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In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.

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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

June 20, 2024

Annie’s Place at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, offers no-cost childcare for parents to attend medical appointments.

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Can providing childcare at hospitals improve health?

Patients miss appointments — and health care workers miss work — because there’s no one to watch the kids. New programs test how on-site childcare might help.

June 12, 2024

Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

June 4, 2024

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New AAMC Chiefs to Tackle Big Issues in Medical Education, Research

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.

Oct. 4, 2016

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3D Printers Are Revolutionizing Medicine

Scientists have developed innovative techniques that enable physicians to use 3D printers to create custom-designed body parts for patients.

Sept. 29, 2016

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Introducing AAMCNews

AAMCNews is single, online destination for news, trends, and current conversations about the most important topics in academic medicine.

Sept. 29, 2016

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Creating a Safety Net: Preventing Physician Suicide

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.

Sept. 29, 2016

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Academic Medicine Aims to Foster More Supportive Learning Environment

Medical schools and teaching hospitals are enhancing efforts to cultivate a respectful teaching environment through innovative programs and policies.

Sept. 27, 2016

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New Report Encourages Leaders to Envision the Future of Academic Medicine

A new AAMC report inspires leaders at medical schools and teaching hospitals to make "sustaining, future-oriented decisions."

Sept. 27, 2016

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Bringing the Lessons of Mindfulness to Medical School

More medical schools and teaching hospitals are introducing mindfulness training as a way to promote resilience and manage work-related stress.

Sept. 27, 2016

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Viewpoint: Reducing Stress, Burnout in the Medical Community

Leaders at medical schools and teaching hospitals must come together to inspire cultural change and make stress management and mental wellness a priority.