New study shows that women doctors don’t reap the same longevity benefits as male doctors do. Equity advocates say home and workplace disparities could be why.
As student interest in dual advanced degrees grows, medical schools are adding opportunities. Benefits include specific career paths and leadership development.
Congressional proposals to eliminate Grad PLUS loans, cap borrowing, and exclude residents from Public Service Loan Forgiveness could strain primary care.
Francis Collins, MD, PhD, lauds lifesaving research supported by the National Institutes of Health, explains why he left, and warns of scientific brain drain.
Darrell G. Kirch: The high-quality learning experience outlined in the updated AAMC compacts can help address the crisis of burnout and improve resiliency.
A physician from the University of Arizona College of Medicine biked from Washington, DC, to Seattle, to take the public’s pulse on the Affordable Care Act.
By pushing medical students outside their comfort zones, global health opportunities can ultimately help them promote health equity and be better advocates.
The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) will significantly change Medicare reimbursements, pushing the health system toward value-based care.
As opioid-related deaths rise nationwide, the medical community is getting the word out to physicians about the dangers of overprescribing painkillers.
Medical schools are introducing early clinical experiences with programs that train students as emergency health technicians, health system navigators, etc.
