Taking a page from airlines, hospitals are recording surgeries to reduce errors. Here’s why one expert says black boxes are key to improving patient safety.
Why is abortion in America so polarized? How did we get where we are today, and what lies ahead? Leading legal expert and historian Mary Ziegler, JD, weighs in.
Physicians make decisions every day that have an ethical or moral component. How can we effectively train students and residents to do the right things?
Can’t see yourself practicing in a traditional medical setting? Consider applying to one of five accredited U.S. residency programs in space medicine.
Learn how to recognize and treat sepsis by playing a video game? Researchers are finding that games can be highly effective learning tools in medical school.
Lessons about high-value care early in training will help tomorrow’s physicians balance the complexities of delivering high-quality, lower-cost care.
At Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, students take patient histories, conduct physicals, make presentations, and document findings.
