The U.S. Supreme Court decision will make it harder for future OB-GYNs and other providers to learn to perform abortions. But it will affect other forms of medical training, too, including miscarriage management, counseling patients, and emergency care.
How to Balance Personal Life, Medical School
Medical students have to be disciplined to make time for life while studying. Learning how others do it is always a good idea. Understanding what aspects of life mean most to you is the best place to start. (Getty Images)
Here's some advice about enjoying a meaningful life during this challenging educational experience.
Are you wondering if your life will be over when you start medical school?
I’ve heard students, upon graduation from med school, say something to this effect: “I’m glad I did it and I’m glad I didn’t know how demanding it would be before I started.“
Med schools skew toward high-income students no matter their race
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Students from high-income households are overrepresented in medical schools, regardless of their race and ethnicity, according to a new study from University of Minnesota researchers.
Just 1.7% of Black households are in the top 5% of earners in the U.S., but 9.1% of Black medical students fall into that category. Similarly, 14.7% of Hispanic medical students come from the top 5% earning homes, even though only 2.2% of Hispanic households are in that group.
Six Medical Specialties With the Highest Hourly Wages
We all know that some doctors make more money than others, but are they actually making more money per hour? Or are they just working more hours?
Let's dive into the data and find out.
2021 Medical School Class Sees Enrollment Diversity Grow
First-year medical student enrollment saw significant gains among those from historically marginalized racial and ethnic groups. Enrollment jumped more than 20% among Black medical students and 7% among students “who are Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin,” data released by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) indicated.
An Upstream Solution to the Physician Shortage
Increased federal funding can boost the number of residency positions
On March 18, Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021. This bill has not received the attention nor the fanfare of other pieces of legislation like the infrastructure deal, and whether it even has a path forward remains to be seen.
The Role of GME Funding in Addressing the Physician Shortage
The United States is facing a serious shortage of physicians, largely due to the growth and aging of the population and the impending retirements of older physicians. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the vital role that physicians and all health care providers play in our nation’s health care infrastructure and has spotlighted the need for a larger physician workforce. In December 2020, bipartisan congressional leaders took a step to address the physician shortage by adding 1,000 new Medicare-supported graduate medical education (GME) positions—200 per year for 5 years—targeted at priority communities including rural, urban, and other teaching hospitals nationwide, ending a nearly 25-year freeze on federal support for GME.
Three-year medical school programs are growing. Here’s why
Student debt and physician shortages are fueling three-year medical school options. A leader of one program explains how they work — and how to determine whether you’re a good candidate.
How To Land A Spot At One Of These Tuition-Free Medical Schools
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Almost everything about medical school is stressful, from submitting stellar applications to landing a desirable residency to racking up hundreds of thousands in student loan debt.
Report urges major reforms in the transition to residency
The residency application, selection, and transition process has become increasingly complex and stressful for all those involved. Now, a committee of key stakeholders proposes dramatic changes.