Curtailing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion risks ignoring the shadow of history that still haunts many Black patients, argues Damon Tweedy, MD.
Medical student mothers may wind up pumping breastmilk in bathrooms and closets — or not at all. One mom shares her story and how academic medicine can help.
The way medical students are assessed in clerkships often causes serious problems, especially for students from underrepresented backgrounds, say the authors.
As a medical trainee, he was convinced he had melanoma. Beneath his hypochondria lay some human fears that ultimately made him a more compassionate physician.
Short-term global health programs can misread local needs and put students in tough situations. Here’s how leaders are ensuring ethical, effective experiences.
Executive Order 13769 has created widespread concern about how the changes in immigration processes will affect medical schools and teaching hospitals.
