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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

  • May 30, 2024
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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024
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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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Telemedicine for opioid addiction saves lives. Let’s make sure it continues

During COVID-19, doctors have been allowed to provide medications for opioid addiction via telehealth. Now, we need those temporary rules made permanent.

  • Dec. 20, 2022
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Eliminating bias from medical school admissions

Less reliance on MCAT and GPA scores, and more focus on the whole student, could drastically increase the number of Black medical students, one dean argues.

  • March 24, 2022
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As a non-U.S. citizen, I faced hurdles applying to U.S. medical schools. Now that I’ve made it, I want to help others like me

I started F-1 Doctors to help international students like me find mentorship when applying to U.S. medical schools.

  • July 29, 2021
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What every doctor needs to know about telemedicine

Telemedicine soared during the pandemic, and experts say it’s here to stay. How can providers and future physicians prepare to provide quality care from afar?

  • March 24, 2021
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Finding my community on #GayMedTwitter

A physician-in-training argues that social media can help marginalized groups in medicine find needed support and validation.

  • March 16, 2021
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The MCAT® exam: Changes, flexibility for 2020 examinees

Despite some technical difficulties when registration first opened, there are plenty of slots for students who want to take the exam this year.

  • May 8, 2020
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Please, call me Doctor

Physicians’ first names don’t belong in the classroom or the clinic, argues one educator.

  • Jan. 22, 2020
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Please, call me Mara

Medical students and residents are responsible, mature, and smart. Let’s show them our respect by asking them to use our first names, argues one educator.

  • Dec. 3, 2019
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What it's like to be a student on the admissions committee

From detecting hidden talents to unearthing exaggerated claims, a med school student helps pick her future peers.

  • April 16, 2019