Before 1993, women were rarely included in clinical trials. Today, the medical field still doesn’t know how well many drugs and devices work for women.
Nearly 3 million Americans have an alcohol use disorder. An addiction specialist whose brother died of alcohol-related causes describes how doctors can help.
A New York Times bestselling author. A professional dancer. A potter. Some students have pursued artistic endeavors throughout their medical school journeys.
AAMC President David Skorton and Board Chair Joseph Kerschner call for medical schools, teaching hospitals to confront harms of pandemic and social injustice.
NIH Director Collins, CDC Deputy Director Schuchat say U.S. must boost public health systems, rethink clinical trial process, raise buy-in on safe behaviors.
Acclaimed radio host Diane Rehm told listeners at Learn Serve Lead 2020 about her mission to ensure that terminal patients get to choose how and when they die.
Even before the pandemic, women in medicine earned less, did more at home, and lagged in promotions compared to men. Now it further threatens their careers.