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Azan Zahir Virji, MPH

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.

Azan Zahir Virji, MPH
July 29, 2021

Women scientists in lab coats in a lab

Diversity and Inclusion

Women scientists in lab coats in a lab

Career moves: Ways to bridge the gender gap in medical science

Patrick Boyle, Senior Staff Writer

July 27, 2021

Justin Lau gets a bandage after his COVID-19 shot from UC Davis medical student Khadija Soufi at Shifa Community Clinic in Sacramento as undergraduate student Dana Hazem looks on.

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Justin Lau gets a bandage after his COVID-19 shot from UC Davis medical student Khadija Soufi at Shifa Community Clinic in Sacramento as undergraduate student Dana Hazem looks on.

Bringing the COVID-19 vaccines to immigrant communities

Khadija Soufi

July 22, 2021

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A gloved hand types on the keyboard of a laptop

Health Care

A gloved hand types on the keyboard of a laptop

The growing threat of ransomware attacks on hospitals

Stacy Weiner, Senior Staff Writer

July 20, 2021

Someone holds a COVID-19 vaccine in their gloved hand in front of the Canadian flag

Research

Someone holds a COVID-19 vaccine in their gloved hand in front of the Canadian flag

Canada took a risk delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses. Now, its vaccination campaign is one of the best in the world

Bridget Balch, Staff Writer

July 15, 2021

Florian Krammer examines a plastic slide while working in a laboratory.

Research

Florian Krammer examines a plastic slide while working in a laboratory.

COVID-19 vaccines were developed in record time. Can we make future vaccines even faster?

Patrick Boyle, Senior Staff Writer

July 8, 2021

Young girl reading e-book in a hammock

Wellness

Young girl reading e-book in a hammock

10 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

Stacy Weiner, Senior Staff Writer

July 6, 2021

A masked doctor prepares a masked child patient for a vaccination

Research

A masked doctor prepares a masked child patient for a vaccination

Children, COVID-19, and the vaccines

Patrick Boyle, Senior Staff Writer

July 1, 2021

Brittany Bankhead-Kendall, MD, now a trauma surgeon at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, saw a flood of deaths during the pandemic and has suffered symptoms of PTSD.

Wellness

Brittany Bankhead-Kendall, MD, now a trauma surgeon at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, saw a flood of deaths during the pandemic and has suffered symptoms of PTSD.

For providers with PTSD, the trauma of COVID-19 isn’t over

Stacy Weiner, Senior Staff Writer

June 29, 2021

Paola Portela, MD, chief medical officer of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, plays with a young patient.

Community Engagement

Paola Portela, MD, chief medical officer of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, plays with a young patient.

These physicians work in underserved communities. The National Health Service Corps helps make that financially feasible

Bridget Balch, Staff Writer

June 24, 2021

Team of scientists working in a lab during the pandemic - Caucasian senior male, Caucasian young woman and a Mixed race woman.

Workforce

Team of scientists working in a lab during the pandemic - Caucasian senior male, Caucasian young woman and a Mixed race woman.

Words of wisdom for new residents

Stacy Weiner, Senior Staff Writer

June 22, 2021

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Perspectives from AAMC experts and thought leaders in academic medicine.

Third-year student Lala Tanmoy “Tom” Das prepares for a day at the hospital.

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Third-year student Lala Tanmoy “Tom” Das prepares for a day at the hospital.

I entered medicine after another career. You can too

Lala Tanmoy Das

July 13, 2021

Masked doctors tend to patients in an emergency room

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Masked doctors tend to patients in an emergency room

We already needed more doctors. Then COVID-19 hit

Michael Dill

June 17, 2021

A provider in a full protective suit takes a break outside while looking stressed

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A provider in a full protective suit takes a break outside while looking stressed

Medical burnout: Breaking bad

Dharam Kaushik, MD

June 4, 2021

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A comprehensive examination of the issues affecting academic medicine and the future of health care.

Racism and Health

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Gender Equity in Academic Medicine

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A group of doctors and medical professionals listening to a presentation.

Innovations in Health Technology: Telehealth

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Telehealth Visit

Delivering more care remotely will be critical as COVID-19 races through communities
Telehealth Helps Close Health Care Disparity Gap in Rural Areas
Teaching Hospitals Lead in Telehealth Adoption