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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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Anita Hill: “We cannot turn a blind eye”

The Brandeis University law professor and advocate for women’s equality implored attendees of Learn Serve Lead 2018 to address bias and sexual harassment.

Nov. 4, 2018

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Successes and challenges facing academic medicine highlighted during Leadership Plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2018

AAMC President and CEO Darrell Kirch and AAMC Board of Directors Chair Roy Wilson share reflections about their own careers and the state of academic medicine.

Nov. 4, 2018

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What specialties do doctors choose?

The 2018 AAMC Physician Specialty Data Report looks at the distribution of physicians across specialties, revealing some surprising trends.

Nov. 2, 2018

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When the perpetrators are patients

Most female physicians have stories about “those patients.” In the #MeToo era, here’s what teaching hospitals and medical schools are doing to protect them.

Oct. 23, 2018

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Shining souls in a dark world

Ron Powers lost one son to suicide, and another lives with schizophrenia. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author shares his personal story.

Oct. 16, 2018

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Making the case for parental leave during residency

As the numbers of women entering medicine grow, we must do a better job of ensuring new parents have time to bond with their babies.

Oct. 9, 2018

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Anita Hill speaks out

Sexual harassment affects us all, says Anita Hill, the acclaimed advocate for women’s rights and racial justice. She talked to AAMCNews.

Sept. 25, 2018

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9 great summer reads for doctors

These books, from best-selling writers, renowned physicians, and other great science writers, will remind you why you went into medicine in the first place.