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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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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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Take this medicine, and tell me about a day in your life

If we can’t understand the circumstances of our patients’ lives, including the social inequities they face, we cannot effectively treat them.

  • Sept. 25, 2019
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Fighting fake medical news

Medical misinformation is responsible for the largest measles outbreak in a quarter century. What is academic medicine doing to combat it?

  • May 7, 2019
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21st Century Health Care Workforce Development

As the academic medicine community works to combat the physician shortage, all stakeholders need to ensure that our physician workforce is diverse.

  • Nov. 13, 2018