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Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

  • May 30, 2024
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Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024
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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

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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people suffer huge health disparities. Sometimes, they also face discrimination from providers.

  • March 4, 2019
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A growing number of medical schools are incorporating palliative care and end-of-life discussions into the curriculum.

  • Jan. 14, 2019
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A medical student argues that volunteering in the community helps future physicians connect more deeply with patients — and themselves.

  • Dec. 13, 2018
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Relatively small actions at these academic medical centers have led to significant successes.

  • Nov. 26, 2018
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For decades, the goal of identifying those most at risk of ending their lives has remained elusive. Finally, it may be within sight.

  • Nov. 26, 2018
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Physical pain, depression, anxiety, even suicide: the effects of bullying are profound. How academic medicine can — and must — help those who suffer.

  • Oct. 23, 2018
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Each year, foodborne illnesses sicken roughly 48 million people. A new online module teaches health professions students how to help handle an outbreak.

  • Aug. 21, 2018
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Repositories of patient data hold clues to better treatments. The challenge lies in extracting meaningful information while still safeguarding patient privacy.

  • Aug. 13, 2018
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Untreated oral health issues can wreak havoc on health and well-being, yet medical schools have historically taught little about them. Now, some leaders are det

  • July 3, 2018
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Schools expose students to a range of possible career paths in academic medicine through specialized curricula and mentorship programs.

  • June 11, 2018