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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, performed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim. Her life hasn’t been the same since

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

In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.

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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

June 20, 2024

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Confronting the crisis: Attracting Native students to medicine

After years of failing to produce a robust American Indian and Alaska Native workforce, medical schools need to up their game, says co-author of a new report.

Oct. 30, 2018

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How ready are we if Ebola hits the U.S.?

In 2014, when Ebola infected several U.S. citizens, we were woefully unprepared. Here is what has happened since.

Aug. 6, 2018

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What Americans think about medical schools and teaching hospitals

The results of the latest AAMC public opinion research report offers encouraging news.

July 31, 2018

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The solemn truth about medical oaths

Medical students make a variety of promises at graduation and white coat ceremonies — and even write their own oaths.

July 10, 2018

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AAMC Leadership Forum 2018 Focuses on Community Engagement

Leaders in academic medicine gather for a two-day summit to brainstorm ways to embed community engagement in their work.

June 18, 2018

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Majority of MD-PhD Graduates Pursue Research, New Report Finds

A groundbreaking AAMC study tracks the career paths of MD-PhD dual-degree program graduates over 50 years.

May 8, 2018

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New AAMC Study Examines Career Trends Among MD-PhD Program Graduates

Study tracks the careers of MD-PhD dual-degree program graduates over 50 years and highlights results of a research project that explored their career paths.