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Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

One woman's fight to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities

Taylor Carty, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, strives to become a doctor and advocate for increased representation of people with disabilities in medicine.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

One woman's fight to remove barriers for aspiring doctors with disabilities

Taylor Carty, diagnosed with cerebral palsy, strives to become a doctor and advocate for increased representation of people with disabilities in medicine.
#pediatric-healthcare
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

What a university and hospital partnership means for healthcare in Miami

A collaboration between FIU and Nicklaus Children's Health System aims to enhance pediatric healthcare and education in South Florida.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
6 days ago

What a university and hospital partnership means for healthcare in Miami

A collaboration between FIU and Nicklaus Children's Health System aims to enhance pediatric healthcare and education in South Florida.
#northwestern-university
Healthcare
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Health Equity Week Encourages Education and Action - News Center

Health Equity Week fosters dialogue and action to confront healthcare inequities and promote inclusivity.
Healthcare
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Health Equity Week Encourages Education and Action - News Center

Health Equity Week fosters dialogue and action to confront healthcare inequities and promote inclusivity.
fromNews Center
1 week ago

Celebrating Honors Day 2025 - News Center

Medical school has been filled with late nights in the library, reading up on new literature and guidelines and diverse encounters with a wide variety of patients. But most importantly, the last four years have solidified my place in the medical field, alongside the lifelong friends I have made and the incredible attendings, residents, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, and dietitians I have had the pleasure of working with.
Medicine
#healthcare-access
Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
fromNews Center
1 week ago
Health

Medical Student Investigates New Approach to Measuring Cardiovascular Disease Risk - News Center

Venture
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

David Paton, Creator of Flying Eye Hospital, Dies at 94

David Paton pioneered global eye care through Project Orbis, a unique flying hospital initiative.
fromNews Center
1 week ago
Health

Medical Student Investigates New Approach to Measuring Cardiovascular Disease Risk - News Center

#healthcare-training
Medicine
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

To Become a Doctor, Denial Helps

The medical profession faces high burnout and a looming physician shortage, impacting job satisfaction and healthcare access.
#anatomy
#healthcare
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

When doctors ignore pronouns, patients pay the price. Here's why

Healthcare providers should use gender-affirming language to create supportive environments for LGBTQ+ patients.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

My Head is Not Exploding': Bill Maher Says He's Willing to Give RFK Jr. a Chance to Run F*cked' American Health System

LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

When doctors ignore pronouns, patients pay the price. Here's why

Healthcare providers should use gender-affirming language to create supportive environments for LGBTQ+ patients.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

SUNY Downstate: The Lifeline of Brooklyn

Funding is driving the need for substantial healthcare improvement at SUNY Downstate, rallying support to enhance facilities and access for community care.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

My Head is Not Exploding': Bill Maher Says He's Willing to Give RFK Jr. a Chance to Run F*cked' American Health System

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Canadian universities increasingly relying on admissions test which experts say lacks evidence | CBC News

"That was the one aspect where I was below the average, so I ended up getting screened out."
Toronto startup
#nhs
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Only 5% of UK medical school entrants are working class, data shows

Access to medical schools for working class students remains low despite improvements, emphasizing a need for systemic changes.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'The NHS can't tell me where my job will be'

Newly-qualified medical students face uncertainty over job placements due to NHS changes in job allocation.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Only 5% of UK medical school entrants are working class, data shows

Access to medical schools for working class students remains low despite improvements, emphasizing a need for systemic changes.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'The NHS can't tell me where my job will be'

Newly-qualified medical students face uncertainty over job placements due to NHS changes in job allocation.
#match-day
#financial-aid
#dominican-republic
Women
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Evangelina Rodriguez Led an Extraordinary Life as the Dominican Republic's First Female Doctor

Andrea Rodriguez Perozo became the first female doctor in the Dominican Republic, overcoming societal barriers in the early 20th century.
Women
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Evangelina Rodriguez Led an Extraordinary Life as the Dominican Republic's First Female Doctor

Andrea Rodriguez Perozo became the first female doctor in the Dominican Republic, overcoming societal barriers in the early 20th century.
#primary-care
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? - Updated Seven Years Later

Modern medicine neglects mental health care education and training.
Primary care clinicians are central to mental health care but lack proper training.
Public advocacy is essential for demanding changes in mental health education.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Has Medicine Lost Its Mind? - Updated Seven Years Later

Modern medicine neglects mental health care education and training.
Primary care clinicians are central to mental health care but lack proper training.
Public advocacy is essential for demanding changes in mental health education.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

AOA Medical Honor Society Inducts New Feinberg Members - News Center

This year, we induct the 122nd class of Alpha Omega Alpha here at Northwestern, where we honor students, faculty and house staff for their outstanding achievements in their educational journeys and in their professions.
Medicine
#inspiration
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I am changed in every cell of my body': what surgeon Gabriel Weston learned when she faced serious illness at home

Passion for the human body inspired an unlikely path to medicine.
Hidden talent among arts students could excel in medicine contrary to traditional qualifications.
A pioneering course for non-traditional students opened doors to medical education.
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

When This Stanford Professor Got Cancer, He Decided to Teach a Class About It

Dr. Bryant Lin continues teaching despite his terminal lung cancer diagnosis, sharing personal insights and inspiring students.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I am changed in every cell of my body': what surgeon Gabriel Weston learned when she faced serious illness at home

Passion for the human body inspired an unlikely path to medicine.
Hidden talent among arts students could excel in medicine contrary to traditional qualifications.
A pioneering course for non-traditional students opened doors to medical education.
Cancer
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

When This Stanford Professor Got Cancer, He Decided to Teach a Class About It

Dr. Bryant Lin continues teaching despite his terminal lung cancer diagnosis, sharing personal insights and inspiring students.
Medicine
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I worked in 4 different countries during med school. It changed my perspective on medical systems and patient interactions.

Vikram Madireddy highlights the varied approaches to healthcare he encountered globally and the impact of these experiences on his medical education.
Medicine
fromNews Center
2 months ago

'Why I Chose My Specialty': Resident Physicians Share Personal Journeys in Medicine - News Center

Resident physicians at McGaw Medical Center share diverse motivations for their specialties, focusing on patient interactions and varied medical challenges.
Mental health
fromTruthout
3 months ago

After an Ex-IDF Soldier's Threats, Anti-Palestinian Racism Left Me Unprotected

The author critiques the suppression of discussion surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in academic settings.
Retirement
fromwww.medscape.com
3 months ago

Three Financial Moves All Young Docs Should Make

Young doctors should prioritize early investment and budgeting to alleviate financial stress and enhance professional satisfaction.
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Physician assistant students launch educational journeys | Cornell Chronicle

"That was the deciding moment for me," said Green, 23, a Westchester County, New York, native and graduate of the University of Texas, Austin.
Medicine
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
6 months ago

Top 10 Crucial Factors for Medical Students to Succeed in Their Studies

Balance study with self-care is crucial for medical students' success and well-being.
A strong support network is vital for coping with medical school challenges.
Mastering time management skills is essential for navigating medical school demands.
fromNews Center
8 months ago

Medical Students Provide Heart Disease Prevention to Underserved Chicago Communities - News Center

This program has been wonderful for student education, and it's provided a basis for the medical students to also do research, but most importantly it's helping people who need it the most in our communities.
Medicine
Women in technology
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

As a GP, I don't match people's idea of a domestic violence victim. I'm confused how I got here too | Anonymous

Domestic violence awareness and education in medical training are critical yet lacking, as many professionals remain uninformed about its various forms.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

No, Michael Bloomberg - black doctors don't offer better care to blacks than white ones

Michael Bloomberg's $600 million donation to historically Black medical schools aims to increase the number of Black doctors, but relies on the flawed premise that racial concordance alone improves health outcomes.
Medicine
fromNews Center
9 months ago

First-Year Medical Students Celebrate New Academic Year at Founders' Day - News Center

No one in my family is in medicine, so putting the coat on for the first time meant a lot to me," said Ellen Li, a first-year student in the Medical Scientist Training Program ( MSTP). "It felt like a weight of responsibility, but also a joy of the future - not knowing where my path might go, but feeling that I have a responsibility to help others. That's something I've wanted for my whole life."
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