Not without criticism, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we live and work. From smartphone apps to self-driving cars, we see the impact of AI all around us. However, one of the biggest beneficiaries of artificial intelligence has been the healthcare industry. Whereas the recent media rage has triggered alarm among the general public, …
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About fifty years ago, medical schools that catered mostly to American students who were having difficulty getting accepted to a medical school in the United States began opening across the Caribbean. Now with over 60 Caribbean medical schools, these mostly “for-profit” institutions attract applicants from all over the world. When considering a Caribbean medical school, …
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Medical students typically hit the books during their first two years of medical school. Then, they are ready to apply the basic sciences they’ve learned by scheduling their clinical rotations. Most med students receive clerkships during his or her third and fourth years to train in a medical specialty for several weeks before rotating from …
Choosing the right medical school can seem like a daunting task, but with proper guidance and a little research it is entirely possible to find the perfect fit. However, there are numerous factors that need to be taken into account in order to make an informed decision. In this blog post, we’ll explore which type …
“It shouldn’t be,” says Hans Wolf CEO and founder of WOLFPACC Physicians Achievement Concept Course. “Medical school involves understanding and applying concepts, problem solving, and developing the clinical skills needed to become a practicing physician.” Whereas becoming a doctor is more than just memorization, the overall journey that requires many years of education and training …
“There are many reasons why a student may decide to leave medical school,” explains Dr. Hans Wolf founder of WOLFPACC Physicians Achievement Concept Course. “Sometimes a student discovers they have a lack of interest in the field while others feel overly stressed about the high cost of tuition or the never-ending challenges of the curriculum.” …
You may not remember much about the arrival of the year 2000 but along with welcoming in the new millennium there were numerous Y2K prophecies regarding the exponential rate at which medicine would be advancing. Some predictions had us living in a sci-fi-like existence by 2025 where healthcare would resemble an episode of Star Trek. A …
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Before the Internet, a doctor’s marketing efforts were usually limited to a Yellow Page phonebook ad that contained a contact number and an address, but that was then. Today it is easy to see why doctors should love the web. Whether it is debating medical issues with peers or promoting healthy patient behaviors, the Internet …
Earlier this year, as an initiative to improve patient health and wellness, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a critical bipartisan resolution on nutrition education for medical students. H.Res.1118 – Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States recognizes the mounting personal and financial burden of diet-related disease in the United …
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