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Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave

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Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

June 6, 2024

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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

June 4, 2024

A pediatrician interacts with a baby at a Mother’s Day event

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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

May 30, 2024

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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

May 28, 2024

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The future of health care: A conversation with Dr. Atul Gawande

Dr. Darrell Kirch sits down with noted physician, author, and public health researcher Dr. Atul Gawande to discuss what health care will look like in 20 years.

Dec. 11, 2016

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Why Health Equity Matters in an Era of Health Care Transformation

Equity has become more than just a moral issue. Today, it is a legal and an economic issue as well.

Dec. 5, 2016

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Telehealth Helps Close Health Care Disparity Gap in Rural Areas

Academic medical centers are using telehealth services to improve patient outcomes in underserved rural communities.

Dec. 5, 2016

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More Native American Doctors Needed to Reduce Health Disparities in Their Communities

Combating health disparities among American Indian/Alaska Native populations requires more physicians, especially physicians from those communities.

Nov. 13, 2016

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Exploring the Power of Teaching and the Role of Community

Robert J. Laskowski and Darrell G. Kirch discussed the transformative power of teaching and the role of academic medicine in serving local communities.

Nov. 12, 2016

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Michigan State University Receives Spencer Foreman Award for Partnerships in Flint and Rural Michigan

The AAMC recognizes Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU) for its commitment to community service.

Nov. 11, 2016

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Number of Women Enrolling in Medical School Reaches 10-Year High

The number of women enrolling in medical school in 2016 increased 6.2 percent over 2015, according to AAMC data. This is the largest increase since 2006.