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Tennessee Governor praises MTSU, Meharry fast-track program to provide more rural doctors

October 4, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Medical School, rural access to physicians

Middle Tennessee State University and Meharry Medical College solidified a unique academic partnership Thursday to address the state’s shortage of rural doctors by formally recognizing the inaugural class of students who have embarked on an accelerated path to become primary care physicians.

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Depression, suicides are occupational hazards, doctor writes

July 31, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Burnout, Depression, Medical School, Physician Training, Suicide

Medical schools’ efforts to reduce depression and burnout among trainees have focused on building their resilience. But putting this onus on clinicians has allowed schools to ignore the taxing training environments and policies that contribute to mental illness and suicide, a doctor’s commentary says.