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COVID is surging again. Here’s the latest on new variants, updated vaccines, and masking

The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines expected this fall may help stem the tide of another wave.

  • Aug. 14, 2024
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Why do people respond to stress and trauma so differently? The emerging field of…

A multidisciplinary approach to studying and treating brain disorders is shedding light on the mechanisms that may be behind psychological distress.

  • Aug. 8, 2024
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Ozone: An unseen health threat makes a comeback with climate change

Laws have reduced ground-level ozone since the 1970s, but scientists warn that rising temperatures will fuel more of the gas and stall pollution reduction.

  • Aug. 6, 2024
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6 common myths about diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical schools

As DEI efforts face criticism and are being defunded in some states, DEI leaders say the work is essential to improving health care for all.

  • July 31, 2024

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When physicians are traumatized

Nearly 80% of doctors have experienced a distressing patient event in the last year, and many go on to suffer from depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

  • Aug. 13, 2019
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Should the USMLE be pass/fail?

USMLE Step 1 scores get far more weight than they deserve in the residency selection process, experts say, and that’s harming students.

  • Aug. 13, 2019
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AAMC Statement on Final Public Charge Rule

David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement in response to the rule released today by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

  • Aug. 12, 2019
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Joint Statement from National Hospital Associations on Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Final Rule

Joint Statement from National Hospital Associations on Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Final Rule

  • Aug. 12, 2019
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Rethinking the six-hour rule for stroke victims

Hospitals reexamine treatment protocols after studies show patients can benefit up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms begin.

  • Aug. 12, 2019
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It’s time to get serious about resident wellness

Institutions need systemic changes to protect the well-being of trainees, argues a researcher who has studied thousands of residents.

  • Aug. 9, 2019
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The disease of gun violence

As the nation reels from mass shootings in Texas, Ohio, and California, future doctors are learning about gun safety.

  • Aug. 6, 2019
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It’s time to end gun violence

David Skorton calls on academic medicine to be a voice against the hatred that fuels mass shootings and to work toward preventing firearm-related tragedies.

  • Aug. 6, 2019
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A summer of opportunity for future health professionals

The Summer Health Professions Education Program celebrates 30 years of preparing students who are underrepresented in the health professions.

  • Aug. 2, 2019
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Doing better for disadvantaged students

Learn Serve Lead 2019: The AAMC Annual Meeting speaker and sociologist Anthony Jack, PhD, studies the challenges that come with being disadvantaged.

  • July 30, 2019
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