The AAMC welcomes two new chiefs to its staff: Alison Whelan, MD, as chief medical education officer, and Ross McKinney Jr., MD, as chief scientific officer.
Physicians and trainees have higher rates of burnout and depressive symptoms than the general public, yet they are less likely to seek mental health treatment.
As symptoms of burnout become more prevalent among physicians & scientists, the academic medicine community must come together to create a culture of wellness.
As the Zika epidemic ramps up without federal funding in place, it is critical that we understand the threat of emerging infectious diseases is here to stay.
