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In their own words: Medical students reflect on their journeys

Through 55-word stories, students share aspects of their medical school experiences — from meaningful patient encounters to moments of joy and heartbreak.

  • May 23, 2024
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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

  • May 21, 2024
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How worried should we be about avian flu? Academic experts weigh in

Avian flu has spread to cows and one person in the United States. Scientists discuss the potential for a human epidemic and how to avoid it.

  • May 15, 2024
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9 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

  • May 9, 2024

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Having Business Know-How Opens Up New Career Opportunities for Physicians

Medical schools are recognizing the need for physicians who have leadership, finance, and management acumen.

  • Feb. 5, 2017
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Creating a Welcoming Environment for LGBTQ+ Students

Despite progress, there is still evidence that LGBTQ+ medical students and residents do not feel entirely accepted on campus.

  • Jan. 16, 2017
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More Pre-Med Students Opting for Health Humanities Programs

Health humanities programs for undergraduates have quadrupled since 2000. For pre-meds, they offer insight into the social and cultural contexts of health care.

  • Dec. 11, 2016
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Bringing Resilience to the Classroom

With data showing an increase in depression among medical students, several medical schools are making curricular changes to increase resilience.

  • Nov. 21, 2016
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Aiming to Enhance Empathy, Medical Students Connect with Families of Body Donors

There is no substitute for dissecting a human cadaver when learning anatomy. Many medical schools hold memorial events to honor the donors and their families.

  • Nov. 7, 2016
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Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals Confront the Obesity Epidemic

Training physicians to tackle obesity and motivate patients has been attracting greater attention from academic medicine—and with good reason.

  • Nov. 1, 2016
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New Curricula Help Students Understand Health Needs of LGBT Patients

Several medical schools are dedicating instruction time to helping students understand the health disparities the LGBT community faces.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Experts See Growing Importance of Adding Environmental Health Content to Medical School Curricula

A growing body of knowledge is showing how environmental factors can have a disproportionate impact on certain populations, including the elderly.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Having the Talk: When Treatment Becomes End-of-Life Care

Conversations about end-of-life care are among the most important interactions doctors and patients have. They may also prove to be the most challenging.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Push to Provide High-Value Care Takes Root in Medical Training

Lessons about high-value care early in training will help tomorrow’s physicians balance the complexities of delivering high-quality, lower-cost care.

  • Sept. 27, 2016