In an effort to proactively address the coming physician shortage, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) today introduced the Grant Residency for Additional Doctors (GRAD) Act of 2021. The aim is to provide much needed assistance to America’s rural and other underserved areas by clearing obstacles from the paths of incoming foreign …
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2021 NRMP Medicine Specialty Matching Program Largest in History
The National Resident Matching Program (NRMP), a private, not-for-profit corporation established in 1952 to optimize the rank-ordered choices of applicants and program directors for clinical training in the US, has released its 2021 report revealing that this year’s match is the largest ever. The 2021 Match included a record-high 48,700 registrants, an eight-percent increase over …
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Sports Medicine the Nation’s Fastest Growing Specialty, AAMC Says
If you’re a medical student still considering specialty options, you might want to move sports medicine higher on your list. That’s because recent research by the Association of American Medical Colleges shows that sports medicine is the nation’s fastest growing specialty, valued at USD $8.1 billion globally in 2019 and expected to nearly double, hitting …
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An Easier Way Into Medical School? Consider an Early Assurance Program
Landing a prime spot at a choice medical school will always be competitive, particularly as applications continue to soar. Reports within the past year show applications are up 17 percent and enrollment is at two-decade high with multiple underrepresented groups making gains. But there is a way to help get your foot in the door …
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COMLEX Creator Releases 2020 Annual Report, Focuses on Student Wellness
The National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. (NBOME), creator and sole administrator of the COMLEX-USA series of examinations required for licensure for osteopathic physicians in the United States and multiple international jurisdictions, recently released its annual report. Among the highlights in the newest report, titled “Agility”, is a focus on student wellness. The report …
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USMLE Score Reporting Delayed
If you’ve taken or are preparing to take your USMLE Step 2, there’s already one big question already looming in your mind: “When will I get my score?” This year, students may have to wait a little longer to find out how they fared on the exam – the second in the three-part exam required …
Three Ways the Physician Workforce is Changing
The Association of American Medical Colleges’ 2020 Physician Specialty Data Report is out and this year, it’s revealing three top transformations taking place within the nation’s physician workforce. Published biennially, this report provides the most current data available about active physicians and physicians training in residency and fellowship programs for the largest specialty groups. Changes …
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USMLE Step 1 Makes Switch to Pass/Fail Scoring
Following nearly two years of collecting and considering input from hundreds of medical education, regulatory and clinical stakeholders, administrators of the USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) are making a significant change to the first in the series of tests required for securing a medical license. As soon as January 2022, USMLE Step 1 score …
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Four Factors in Return to Clinical Training
The COVID-19 pandemic put the brakes on direct patient interaction for medical students throughout the bulk of the last school year. As some schools begin allowing students to return to clinical rotations – a critically important move for third-year medical students – multiple factors remain at play. These include: Clinical volume: Many patients who would otherwise …
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Three Ways to Make an Impact and Boost Your Med School Competitiveness in Nonclinical Settings
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit opportunities for in-person clinical experience for pre-med and medical students, many are looking for alternative ways to make a positive impact on their communities while, of course, boosting their competitiveness for landing prime medical school and residency spots. Here are three top options to consider: Promoting health education: …
