Op-ed | Closing SUNY Downstate University Hospital will negatively impact borough * Brooklyn Paper
The closure of SUNY Downstate University Hospital may severely impact medical education and residency programs, leading to a shortage of doctors in Brooklyn. [ more ]
Billionaire widow donates $1 billion to cover tuition at a Bronx medical school forever
Ruth Gottesman donated $1 billion to Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, the largest donation to a medical school ever.
The donation will enable the college to attract more students committed to their mission and support projects that would otherwise be prohibitive. [ more ]
$1 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School
Dr. Ruth Gottesman donated $1 billion to cover tuition for all students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a significant contribution to a medical institution in the Bronx.
The donation, coming from her late husband's fortune, is one of the largest to a medical school in the U.S., impacting a community with high health challenges. [ more ]
Inspired by patient connections while working as an EMT, Azraa Chaudhury graduates from Feinberg's Class of 2024, excited to progress in her journey to becoming a physician. [ more ]
Experts condemn US tobacco firm's sponsorship of doctor training as grotesque'
The tobacco company Philip Morris sponsoring medical education is seen as a strategy to influence medical practice and regain credibility, criticized by experts for undermining public health. [ more ]
Transgender People's Neurological Needs Are Being Overlooked
The lack of education and guidelines on transgender health care in neurology has led to a gap in understanding and providing appropriate medical care to transgender individuals.
Transgender individuals may face challenges in receiving accurate and respectful medical care for neurological conditions due to outdated language and offensive terminology in scientific research.
Advocates are working to address the gaps in knowledge and improve healthcare for transgender individuals in the field of neurology. [ more ]
South Korea Hits Back at Striking Doctors With Criminal Complaint Against 5 Alleged Leaders
Authorities in South Korea are cracking down on doctors involved in a strike due to the government's plan to increase the annual quota for medical students.
The strike by thousands of trainee doctors and medical students is in protest of the quota expansion, which they believe will not solve the shortage of doctors in specific fields. [ more ]
Dr. Yonette Davis brings culturally-responsive geriatric medicine to the Bronx - Bronx Times
Dr. Yonette Davis experienced being a black patient in a predominantly white hospital during her childhood, which motivated her to become a physician to change the system.
Davis noticed the lack of instruction and emphasis on providing care to people of color in medical school, specifically in regards to diagnosing and treating skin conditions. [ more ]