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Women in medicine make gains, but obstacles remain

A study shows how their presence has grown as learners, teachers, and leaders, but pay disparities and gender harassment continue.

July 9, 2024

Caitlin Bernard, MD, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during a 2017 leadership training institute hosted by Physicians for Reproductive Health.

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In 2022, Caitlin Bernard, MD, became a lightning rod in the abortion debate. Here's…

Threats to her safety. Legal risks. Working as one of two abortion providers statewide. Despite such obstacles, this Indiana OB-GYN is more committed than ever.

July 3, 2024

Microplastics research, conceptual image

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Microplastics are inside us all. What does that mean for our health?

Tiny plastic particles have been found throughout the human body, but researchers say they’re just starting to understand the impact.

June 27, 2024

Prostate cancer cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have…

As prostate cancer cases rise, newer drugs, genetic testing, and clearer imaging give patients more options, reduce side effects, and save time.

June 25, 2024

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Revised Medical Student Performance Evaluation Designed to Ease Transition to Residency

As the Match becomes increasingly competitive, student affairs deans are taking extra precautions to increase their students’ chances of matching.

Oct. 25, 2016

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Studying Former Presidents Provides Leadership Lessons for All of Us, Says Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin

Doris Kearns Goodwin will be a plenary speaker at Learn Serve Lead 2016: The AAMC Annual Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:45–10 a.m.

Oct. 25, 2016

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Election 2016: Educating Candidates About Academic Medicine Is Critical

Representatives from medical schools and teaching hospitals have been talking with candidates about issues critical to the future of academic medicine.

Oct. 18, 2016

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Delivering Grave News with Empathy and Honesty

Educators say medical students and residents require training in the art of communicating difficult news to patients.

Oct. 18, 2016

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Say That Again? Teaching Physicians About Plain Language

The majority of Americans do not comprehend information routinely encountered in a health care setting. It’s up to physicians to help them understand.

Oct. 11, 2016

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Program Provides Alternative Path to Funding for Research Grants

A new public-private program has been established that offers researchers a second chance to find funding for their projects if they don’t receive NIH support.

Oct. 11, 2016

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Student Hotspotters Improve Outcomes for Frequently Hospitalized Patients

Interdisciplinary hotspotting programs are helping students better understand the social determinants of health.

Oct. 4, 2016

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New AAMC Chiefs to Tackle Big Issues in Medical Education, Research

The AAMC welcomes two new chiefs to its staff: Alison Whelan, MD, as chief medical education officer, and Ross McKinney Jr., MD, as chief scientific officer.