No matter your financial resources, one thing is for sure – medical school is pricey. But thanks to a generous donor, the first 60 students enrolled at a new Fort Worth medical school, a partnership between Texas Christian University and the University of North Texas Health Science Center, will receive free tuition covering their first …
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When thinking of potential medical careers, those that involve direct contact with patients are the first to come to mind – doctors, surgeons, nurses, paramedics, etc. But the practice of medicine is deeply dependent upon the scores of professionals who largely work behind the scenes. Among them are medical scientists. A medical scientist’s primary purpose …
Anecdotal research shows that upward of 60 percent of medical school hopefuls apply not directly after graduation, but upon taking a year off studies. It’s known as a “gap year” and there are multiple reasons and benefits, including the opportunity to complete prerequisite coursework, improve MCAT scores, gain clinical experience and – perhaps most importantly …
Research shows that more graduates are opting to take a gap year before going headstrong into applying for medical school. Among the top reasons and benefits… The opportunity to boost your undergraduate GPA. Time to more thoroughly study for or retake your MCAT exam for a higher score. Time to complete prerequisite coursework that your …
Like many industries, the medical field is increasingly becoming a global one. As international travel, both to and from the United States increases each year, so too does the potential for illnesses brought back from across borders. And when an epidemic emerges, it often takes doctors from multiple countries collaborating to help end the outbreak, …
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It goes without saying that medical school will prove one of the busiest, most challenging yet rewarding times of your life. Your studies will be intense and, to maximize your time and effort, you’ll need to be able to focus. That’s why choosing the right living arrangement for you will be crucial to your success. …
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Some of the most important work in the medical field doesn’t involve treating patients. In fact, it takes place long before a patient walks into a doctor’s office. That’s because every new treatment, every new or improved medication or medical device, every groundbreaking advance in healthcare happens via medical research, and much of that research …
The coming shortage of physicians means a plethora of opportunities for those planning careers in medicine. But make no mistake – competition for those tens of thousands of open job spots will remain fierce, as will competition for coveted spots in America’s best medical schools. That’s because each year, many more qualified individuals apply to the …
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A recent report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) shows that by 2025, the United States will see estimated shortages of between 14,900 and 35,600 primary care physicians, plus 37,600 and 60,300 non-primary care specialty physicians. All total, the shortage could hit between 61,700 and 94,700 physicians, with elderly patients placed at the …
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Per the latest research by the Association of American Medical Colleges, projected shortages of primary care physicians range between 14,900 and 35,600 by 2025. That’s critical because primary care typically is the initial point of contact for a patient when an illness, injury or other health concern arises. Primary care physicians not only treat patients …
