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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

The young adult male sits on the hospital room couch to talk with the hospital insurance specialist to update medical information.

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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

Greylag geese and cattle in a meadow, Foehr, North Frisian Island, North Frisia, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

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

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

May 9, 2024

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Medical students need to learn about health disparities to combat future pandemics

COVID-19 has taken an outsized toll on communities of color. We must continue to educate our students on the health inequities that contributed.

April 30, 2020

Selwyn Vickers, MD, senior vice president of medicine and dean of the University of Alabama School of Medicine, talks with students before the pandemic

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Choosing a medical school during COVID-19

As the late-April deadline for deciding where to attend medical school looms, aspiring doctors must choose without having a chance to visit or revisit schools.

April 20, 2020

LaShyra Nolen, a first-year medical student at Harvard Medical School, poses in front of the school

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I’m a fourth-year medical student. I don’t want to graduate early.

Medical students who are a few weeks from graduation want to help out during these tough times. But that could have consequences for their mental health.

April 14, 2020

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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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Shaking up residency program admissions

One surgical program managed to double its percent of underrepresented residents. It took three fundamental steps.

May 14, 2019

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What it's like to be a student on the admissions committee

From detecting hidden talents to unearthing exaggerated claims, a med school student helps pick her future peers.

April 16, 2019

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Race in admissions in the wake of the Texas Tech resolution

Medical schools may continue to pursue the all-important goals of diversity and inclusion while following the principles of law.

April 12, 2019

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Addressing racism and mistreatment in academic medicine

Leaders in academic medicine must confront racism and inequity to create a culture that exemplifies our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.