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fromFuturism
2 days ago

Founder of Google's Generative AI Team Says Don't Even Bother Getting a Law or Medical Degree, Because AI's Going to Destroy Both Those Careers Before You Can Even Graduate

With so many people seeking further education as they get edged out of the job market by AI, Tarifi offered a different perspective: that nobody "should ever do a PhD unless they are obsessed with the field." The AI veteran also told BI that he'd advise caution to anyone looking to get into the fields of medicine and law, which take years - and often hundreds of thousands of dollars - to complete a degree.
Artificial intelligence
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Woman Couldn't Believe EMTs Didn't Know What A Copper IUD Was

"None of them! The man on the phone, who I was on the phone 911 with, he was like, 'What's your emergency?' And I was like, 'My roommate got a copper IUD inserted and he goes IUD?' And I'm like, 'Yeah, like, you know, like the birth control?' This man is just like, 'Okay, sounds like you're having a medical emergency. I'll transfer you over to the paramedics.'"
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

An early member of Google's generative AI team says it's too late to get a Ph.D. to cash in on the AI hype

"AI itself is going to be gone by the time you finish a Ph.D. Even things like applying AI to robotics will be solved by then. So either get into something niche like AI for biology, which is still in its very early stages, or just don't get into anything at all," Tarifi said.
Artificial intelligence
fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

First-year medical students celebrate their new white coats | Cornell Chronicle

Jennifer Weiss's journey into medicine was inspired by early experiences with emergency medical services during her father's health crisis.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Newly qualified doctors face recurring cycle of debt', BMA warns

Many newly qualified doctors are taking part-time jobs to cope with debts, often driving Ubers or working in bars to supplement their income. This cycle of financial strain is particularly affecting students from lower-income backgrounds, highlighting a significant funding gap in medical education.
UK news
#healthcare
fromBKReader
4 months ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromNorthwestern
4 months ago
Medicine

NUDOCS Program Guides Aspiring Physicians on the Path to Medicine

NUDOCS program provides Northwestern undergraduates with hands-on healthcare experience through mentorship, workshops, and shadowing opportunities, focusing on health equity.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months 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.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Silicon Valley grad students could shift careers due to loan limits - San Jose Spotlight

Challenging funding changes for graduate students threaten accessibility for low-income and minority aspiring medical professionals.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Doctors don't get much menopause training. State lawmakers are trying to change that

Carter Salazar shared her experience of feeling uncomfortable due to hot flashes in professional settings, worrying about how this affected her perceived competence among coworkers and students.
US news
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Lesbian, gay, and bi medical students more likely to leave school than straight peers: study

LGB medical students have higher attrition rates possibly due to discrimination.
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Could foreign medical students in Germany be charged tuition fees?

Under the CDU's proposal, foreign medical students in Germany may face tuition fees if they do not commit to practicing in rural areas post-graduation.
Germany politics
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Hope for Transforming U.S. Mental Health Care

Mental health care in the U.S. is marginalized within the broader health care system, highlighting the need for integration and reform.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Always Learning: How Dr. Thomas John Byrne Stays Ahead in Women's Health

Dr. Thomas John Byrne recognized the future importance of ultrasound early on and dedicated himself to learning and teaching its advancements.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Medical Student Advances Public Health at Home and Abroad - News Center

Lilian Bui emphasizes her commitment to addressing disparities in women's health and her global health experiences as pivotal to her medical education.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Medical School Accreditor Eliminates Diversity Standard

We're just dumbfounded by this decision made by LCME. We have such a rich and incredible history of talented Black physicians. If we knock out the access before they even are entering medical schools... we're just going to be a nation that's not as creative, not as innovative and not as successful.
Medicine
#pediatric-healthcare
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami food

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.
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago
Miami food

What's the future of kids' healthcare in Miami? FIU and Nicklaus have a plan

New partnership enhances pediatric healthcare in South Florida for children with complex conditions.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months 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.
Medicine
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Celebrating the MD Class of 2025 - News Center

Graduates of Feinberg's MD Class of 2025 express gratitude for personal and professional growth during their medical education.
fromNews Center
3 months 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
fromNews Center
3 months ago

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

Jim Walker, a medical student, emphasizes the importance of preventive cardiology to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in young adults.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
3 months 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.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Feinberg Classmates Reunite and Celebrate at Alumni Weekend 2025 - News Center

Carol B. Stelling reflects on her impactful medical school experience and the importance of reconnecting with old friends and memories.
Wellness
fromCornell Chronicle
3 months ago

Ribbon-cutting commemorates student residence completion and naming | Cornell Chronicle

Weill Cornell Medicine opened a new $260 million residence hall to enhance the living and learning environment for students.
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

To Become a Doctor, Denial Helps

The medical profession faces high burnout and a looming physician shortage, impacting job satisfaction and healthcare access.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Please Don't Ask How I Know These 27 Facts, But They're Fascinating As Hell

Experience with body preparation for medical study can be surprising and humorous, revealing unexpected aspects of human anatomy involvement.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

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

David Paton transformed a United Airlines jet into Project Orbis, flying to developing countries to perform eye surgeries and educate local doctors.
Venture
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months 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
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