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Tenure is declining in U.S. medical schools. Could this threaten academic freedom?

As fewer medical faculty are awarded tenure, some suggest there must be new ways to protect those in academia from institutional and political retribution.

April 23, 2024

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Shootings, storms, epidemics: In an era of mass casualties, hospitals get better…

Increasing manmade and natural disasters require new thinking about the role of health care staff, effective triaging, community partnerships, and security.

April 17, 2024

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Racism in medicine and one doctor’s quest to combat it

Emergency physician and bestselling author Uché Blackstock, MD, recounts her journey from academic medicine to a career as a social justice entrepreneur.

April 11, 2024

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Do seasonal allergies seem to be getting worse? Blame climate change

How warmer temperatures and ‘botanical sexism’ are exacerbating seasonal allergies and what allergists recommend to minimize the health effects.

April 9, 2024

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Bootcamps prepare graduating medical students for the rigors of residency

This summer, tens of thousands of brand-new doctors start residency. Bootcamps help get them ready with practice in hands-on procedures and real-world skills.

April 4, 2024

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AAMC Statement on Medical School Curriculum

The AAMC issued a statement on the development of medical school curriculum.

March 18, 2024

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At medical schools, fewer apply but class sizes grow

The number of applicants declines but enrollment rises, and some ethnic groups expand their presence, new data show. Larger demographic trends might be at work.

Dec. 12, 2023

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As more medical schools withdraw from the U.S. News rankings, how should prospective students decide where to apply?

Admissions officers and deans offer insider tips on what individual students should consider – and where to find that information.

April 5, 2023

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Diversity Increases at Medical Schools in 2022

The AAMC released its annual applicant and enrollment data for the 2022-23 academic year.

Dec. 13, 2022

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Fewer gun deaths: Medical schools prioritize prevention

Medical students are learning to protect patients from firearm injuries. Lessons include suicide risks, gun locks, and handling hard conversations with respect.

Dec. 6, 2022

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Teaching medical students to perform an often-dreaded exam

Gynecological teaching associates (GTAs) use their own bodies to help students gain expertise in pelvic exams. Here’s why the job was so empowering for one GTA.

Oct. 25, 2022

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Medical mysteries, memoirs, and more: 10 great summer reads for doctors

From a doctor’s personal healing to treating ICU survivors, these books offer a glimpse into the compelling, disturbing, and often uplifting world of medicine.