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Nation’s Newest Physicians Graduate Virtually in the Midst of COVID-19

May 1, 2020 sarah Jonas Commencement, COVID-19, Emergency Medicine, Graduation, medical residency, Medical School, Pandemic, Physicians

The 63 members of the class of 2020 recited the Hippocratic Oath in unison, virtually, as they were conferred the Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree. More than half the class will start their residency program in a state that is currently considered a hotspot for COVID-19. Seven are headed to New York; others will be going to New Jersey, Illinois, California, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Louisiana and Texas. One of the most popular residencies among FAU’s class of 2020 is emergency medicine; eight of the 63 graduates (13 percent) will begin training in emergency medicine this July.

Announcement

192 UIC medical students graduate early

April 10, 2020 sarah Jonas COVID-19, Graduation, Medical School

Today, 192 medical students from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest and most diverse medical schools in the country, will graduate early. Among the early grads, one-third have been matched to residency programs in Illinois.

Announcement

UNC School of Medicine Ranked First for Primary Care for Third Straight Year

March 17, 2020 sarah Jonas Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Medical School, Obstetrics & Gynecology, pediatrcs, Primary Care, Psychiatry, Rankings, U.S. News & World Report, U.S. News & World Reports Best Graduate Schools

For the third year in a row, the University of North Carolina School of Medicine was ranked first in the country for primary care education as a part of U.S. News & World Report’s 2021 edition of “America’s Best Graduate Schools.”

Feature Expert

Expert available: MCAT & its use in medical school admissions

March 4, 2020 sarah Jonas Medical School

Rich Schwartzstein, MD, Director of the Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Research at BIDMC, available for interview to discuss his perspective on the MCAT and its use in medical school admissions.

Policy

USMLE Program Announces Upcoming Policy Changes

February 12, 2020 sarah Jonas Doctors, Medical School, Physician Training, Physicians

The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) and the National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®), co-sponsors of the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), are announcing upcoming policy changes to the USMLE program.

Research Results

National Study: Medical Students Become Less Empathic Toward Patients Throughout Medical School

February 5, 2020 sarah Jonas Empathy, Medical School

The nationwide, multi-institutional cross-sectional study of students at DO-granting medical schools found that those students – like their peers in MD-granting medical schools – lose empathy as they progress through medical school. However, the DO (or osteopathic) students surveyed lost their empathy to a lesser degree than their MD (doctor of medicine) peers.

Research Results

Mayo medical student jump-starts school curriculum to identify victims of human trafficking

January 28, 2020 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Human Trafficking, Mayo Clinic, Medical School

As human trafficking evolves as a health concern, medical schools are starting to include the topic in education. However, it’s still in the early stages, says a Mayo Clinic study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. The research was led by third-year medical student at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Jennifer Talbott, who suggested that human trafficking training be included in the curriculum at the school.

Announcement

Mount Sinai Named Among Nation’s Top Health Care Employers for Diversity by Forbes

January 21, 2020 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Diversity, Diversity and Inclusion, Gender Equality, Health Care, Healthcare, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Medical School, Mount Sinai Health System, New York City

The Mount Sinai Health System has once again been ranked among America’s “Best Employers for Diversity” by Forbes and research firm Statista.

Announcement

University of Illinois College of Medicine decreases tuition

January 17, 2020 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Higher Education, Medical School, Tuition

The University of Illinois College of Medicine will reduce its tuition rates for all students, beginning with the 2020-21 academic year. The decision was approved today by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees.

Research Results

More medical students are telling their schools about their disabilities, and schools are responding, study finds

November 26, 2019 sarah Jonas 0 Comments Disability, Learning, MEDICAL EDUCATION, Medical School, Medical Student

The percentage of medical students who told their schools that they have a disability rose sharply in recent years, a new study shows. Medical schools made changes, called accommodations, for nearly all medical students who disclosed the fact that they have a condition that qualifies as a disability, the study also finds.

Announcement

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.

Policy

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.