In the News
Proposed Second Match Defeated
Following a year-long evaluation, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) board of directors voted unanimously in May against offering a second match for applicants who do not obtain positions.
Schools Stay Local When Choosing Graduation Speakers
Celebrities, elected officials and authors are part of graduation ceremonies each year. But several medical schools opted this year for inspirational figures closer to home to salute the next generation of physicians. And the speakers have one thing in common: the students chose them to deliver the commencement address.
Addition by Subtraction: IMGs Increase the Ranks of Patient Care and Research
Entrenched in his surgical residency and close to becoming a neurosurgeon in his native India, 27-
year-old Utkarsh Joshi abruptly left behind his certain future to pursue a medical career in the United States.
A Day in the Life...
Residents on Rounds
Their days typically start early and end late, a mix of routine
interspersed with never-ending surprises. What's life really like
for residents? It's draining, it's challenging, it's surprising,
it's fast-paced—but most of all, it's rewarding.
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A Word from the President:
"What Can We Do About Disparities?"
Viewpoint: "Who Owns Our Science?," by Peter G. Traber, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine.
In the Print Issue
Medical Spanish:
An Elective Becomes a Necessity
In the course of their training, medical students may encounter Hispanic patients who are more comfortable speaking Spanish. The language barrier could pose a risk for misdiagnosis if the caregivers lack the ability to communicate with patients in their native language.
Clinical Skills Exam Passes First Year
About a dozen potential physicians, wearing white coats and stethoscopes, review patient charts. While the procedures resemble a typical day at the doctor's office, it is far from typical. It is the Clinical Skills Examination portion of Step 2 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE).
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