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The Hardest I've Cried

Notes from a physician fighting helplessness and misinformation

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Most Johns Hopkins Med Students Will Receive Free Tuition, Thanks to $1 Billion Gift

The gift also will increase financial aid at the university's nursing and public health schools

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Weight Stigma Is Bad Medicine

Physicians must work to break this cycle of bias

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Access to Pediatric Care Is Rapidly Eroding

The health of future generations is at stake

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Why Is Doctor Pay Decreasing and What Can We Do About It?

It's time to take back control of our profession

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No One Wins in a Medical Student Research Arms Race

It's time for a firm cap on residency application publication numbers

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Medical Students Are Learning to Treat Others, but Who Is Caring for Them?

A call to normalize self-care in medicine

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Even in the Wake of the Rahimi Case, Domestic Violence Still Threatens Our Patients

We need to dispel myths about abuse and better educate physicians on this danger

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Report: Healthcare Needs to Diversify Workforce to Get Rid of Racial Inequalities

"Inequities are baked into our healthcare system," says one expert

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The Power of 'Enough-ness' in Medicine

How the principles of "Dayenu" apply in everyday practice

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Docs in Abortion Ban States Find Workarounds to Deliver Care

A 番茄社区 survey reveals surprising trends in reproductive care 2 years post-Roe

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Choosing a Primary Care Specialty Should Be Lauded, Not Discouraged

Showing skepticism about this career choice won't solve our physician shortage

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Retract Now: Negating Flawed Research Must Be Quicker

Incentives and streamlined processes can prevent the spread of incorrect science

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Funding Instability Plagues Program That Brings Docs to Underserved Areas

Unlike funds for Medicare graduate medical education, funding must be appropriated by Congress

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Community-Based Interventions for Opioid Overdoses Fail to Reduce Deaths in Trial

"Game plan" established to get evidence-based practices into the real world, researcher says

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Inside the Struggle to Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Academic Medicine

DEI leaders need more tools and authority, qualitative study suggests

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AMA Recommends USMLE Step 3 Transition to Pass/Fail

Members also tussled over whether to leverage unmatched physician graduates to fight shortages

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'Opting Out' of Medical Snail Mail Can Boost Your Karma (and Maybe Save the Planet)

We can't shrug off environmental responsibility just because we're doctors

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Are We Ready for AI-Assisted Surgery?

Some may be reluctant to let this technology into the training and treatment settings

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Here's What I'm Looking For in an Ob/Gyn Residency: Comprehensive Training

Access to abortion training in all states can help prevent the growing gaps in women's health

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Fast-Food Medicine: EDs Desperately Need a New Model of Care

The current system lacks both affordability and efficiency

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Where Are All the Male Nurses?

Gender stereotypes may be exacerbating the nursing shortage

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How to Perfect Your Operating Room Etiquette

Be studious, be gracious, be polite, but above all, be curious

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How Will You Make Your Mark on Medicine?

Whether in academia or practice, find a way to leave your footprint

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The Sickening Reality of 'White' Beauty Standards

From hair straighteners to racial surgery, the physical and emotional harm runs deep

Paging New Residents Who Want to Share Their Experience!

Join us in creating a new video series

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Access to Abortion Training Important to Ob/Gyn Residency Applicants Post-Roe

Survey reveals preferences among ob/gyn applicants

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From Resident to Academic Attending: The Challenges Ahead

With appropriate support, this can be a time of growth and learning

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Death, Injuries After Turbulence; More Herds with H5N1; Water Cyberattack Warning

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区 staff

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Reflecting on Two Decades in Medicine: Advice to New Graduates

Give yourself permission to explore and excel in various aspects of your life and career

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Leading the Leaders of Medical Education

A conversation with David Skorton, MD, president of the AAMC

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How New Doctors Can Crush Their First Contract

Three strategies to financial success

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Medical Residents Are Increasingly Avoiding States With Abortion Restrictions

Some concerned this will exacerbate the shortages of physicians in rural and underserved areas

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The Green Elephant in Medical School Classrooms

Climate change should be weaved into the very fabric of health education

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The Plight of the Late-Boomer Physician

Does anyone besides me feel like we got the short end of the financial stick?

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A Look Inside the Exorbitant Costs of Applying to Residency

The expense creates a barrier to equity and excellence

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Medical Mystery Got You Stumped? You May Be Making These Mistakes.

Consider backtracking, rather than zooming out

TikTok at Work: Why Some Healthcare Workers Can't Access It

Bans have been prompted by federal and state security concerns

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Clinicians Not Great at Distinguishing Abstracts Written by Chatbot

Healthcare providers recognized when an AI chatbot wrote an abstract less than half the time

Sylvie Stacy, MD

What I Learned From My Unconventional Career Path in Medicine

Don't be afraid to let your medical career meander

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