Last fall, more than 20,000 first-year medical students donned white coats, pushing total U.S. medical school…
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Why physician voices matter in the fight against anti-LGBTQ+ laws
In a time when anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is proliferating across the United States, targeting everything from gender-affirming…
How kindness in disguise is holding women back in academic medicine
Sexism in the workplace is often associated with overt hostility, harassment, insults, discrimination, or intimidation. But…
How conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies [PODCAST]
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Measles is back: Why vaccination is more vital than ever
As an infectious disease fellow years ago, I was called to the hospital in the middle…
Why young doctors in South Korea feel broken before they even begin
I am a first-year medical student in South Korea. I wrote this essay to share what…
Physician job change: Navigating your 457 plan and avoiding tax traps [PODCAST]
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When errors of nature are treated as medical negligence
Risk management has been around for centuries. In ancient times, there were oracles and soothsayers. In…
From hospital bed to harsh truths: a writer’s unexpected journey
It’s 4:30 in the morning. I can see the small clock across the room. I lie…
Why medical students are trading empathy for publications
In the race to get into competitive medical residency training, today’s medical students are chasing something…