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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

Medical students in the classroom raising their hands to ask questions

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Congratulations, you got into medical school! Now what?

Here are 7 tips for rising first years at the start of their medical school journeys.

May 7, 2024

A mosquito, that is silhouetted against the moon, bites a human arm

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More bugs are coming, spreading more disease. Are doctors ready to respond?

As the climate changes, vector-borne diseases like dengue, Zika, and Lyme are expanding into more areas. That challenges physicians to recognize the symptoms.

May 1, 2024

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Tenure is declining in U.S. medical schools. Could this threaten academic freedom?

As fewer medical faculty are awarded tenure, some suggest there must be new ways to protect those in academia from institutional and political retribution.

April 23, 2024

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Learning without walls

A medical student argues that volunteering in the community helps future physicians connect more deeply with patients — and themselves.

Dec. 13, 2018

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Bullying’s brutal impact

Physical pain, depression, anxiety, even suicide: the effects of bullying are profound. How academic medicine can — and must — help those who suffer.

Oct. 23, 2018

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Don’t touch that lettuce: Battling a foodborne illness outbreak

Each year, foodborne illnesses sicken roughly 48 million people. A new online module teaches health professions students how to help handle an outbreak.

Aug. 21, 2018

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Open wide: Medical education with real teeth

Untreated oral health issues can wreak havoc on health and well-being, yet medical schools have historically taught little about them. Now, some leaders are det

July 3, 2018

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Academic Physicians

Schools expose students to a range of possible career paths in academic medicine through specialized curricula and mentorship programs.

June 11, 2018

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Doctors in the Kitchen

Medical schools are offering hands-on nutrition training in hopes it will inspire patient conversations about the role of diet in disease prevention.

June 5, 2018

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Leading in challenging times

To drive real innovation, we need leaders who can set the cultural tone and promote inclusive, team-based learning and clinical environments.

May 29, 2018

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Caring for Babies With Opioid Withdrawal

As more infants display opioid withdrawal, academic medical centers are developing promising new methods to treat these tiny patients and support their mothers.