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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

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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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Why I Stay in Medicine: Kam Lam, MD

A former pediatric hospitalist shares her story of saving a child’s life — and why moments like these validate her career choice.

Sept. 19, 2023

Kam Lam, MD, MPH, a breastfeeding medicine specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, poses with her son Brandon, 1, daughter Natalie, 3, and husband Jason, an orthopedic surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic, at Niagara Falls.

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The new COVID boosters: What doctors and patients need to know

The shots offer new protection as variants emerge. Experts explain why to get them, how they differ from earlier vaccines, and factors patients should consider.

Sept. 14, 2023

Digital generated image of syringe filling of COVID-19 vaccine from bottle against viruses on blue background.

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Helping heal Ukraine’s youngest victims

A team of U.S. doctors is helping bombed and burned Ukrainian children in numerous creative ways. Their experiences have been heartbreaking — and uplifting.

Sept. 12, 2023

Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) physician Gennadiy Fuzaylov, MD, hugs Artem Sokolov, one of 20 Ukrainian children treated by U.S. plastic surgeons and burn experts in Poland in May.

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Ask an Expert About … Creating a More Diverse Medical Workforce

On this inaugural mini episode of Ask an Expert, Geoffrey Young, PhD, discusses the AAMC’s efforts to diversify the medical field.

Sept. 12, 2023

Beyond the White Coat presents Ask an Expert, Episode 1, with Geoff Young, PhD

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Free speech: Why it’s under attack and what can be done to promote diverse viewpoints

Human rights lawyer Jacob Mchangama discusses threats to freedom of expression across the globe — and why it’s important to protect this bedrock of democracy.

Sept. 7, 2023

Jacob Mchangama speaks in August at the Chautauqua Institution in New York.

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5 wellness resources for doctors

Whether you prefer a book, a podcast, or an app, these resources can help physicians and medical students take a small step to support their own wellness.

Sept. 6, 2023

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Shades of Opportunity: Exploring Race-Conscious Admissions

Join host David J. Skorton, MD, in conversation with Mark Henderson, MD, and Heather Alarcon, JD, for a discussion around race-conscious admissions.

Aug. 29, 2023

Beyond the White Coat Podcast Season 4, Episode 1: Race-Conscious Admissions with David J. Skorton, MD, Heather Alarcon, JD, and Mark Henderson, MD.

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The fallout of Dobbs on the field of OB-GYN

The field of obstetrics-gynecology was already experiencing worrisome shortages, tough hours, and high rates of burnout. And then the Dobbs decision hit.