Top 10 Medical Schools for Primary Care
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…
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The Phantom of the Opera ? Supernatural Love Story or Psychiatric Case Study?
It certainly isn’t a common occurrence to see someone – anyone – spontaneously break into song and dance in a medical school classroom. But that’s just what happened recently when…
Five Reasons to Consider a Joint Medical Degree
Becoming a practicing physician isn’t the only reason to earn a medical degree. And for many students who do plan to practice medicine, an additional degree may prove a boon…
A Need for Diversity in Medicine Means Opportunity for Minority Medical Students
While strides toward improving diversity in medical schools and, ultimately, the medical profession have been made over the past decades, there remains much room for improvement, statistics show. Currently, about…
Mother-Son Duo Prove It’s Never Too Late to Pursue Dreams of a Medical Career
All the talk at Oklahoma State University Medical School lately is about 23-year-old Cody Miller and his 46-year old mom, Terresa Miller. That’s because the duo is a rare occurrence…
Top Revenue-Generating Physician Specialties for Hospitals
When choosing a physician specialty to study and ultimately practice, medical students may want to consider just how in-demand and beneficial their chosen line of work will be to a…
Medical Students Developing Smart Helmet for Concussion Diagnosis
If you think the ability to make a major contribution to medical progress requires years of professional practice, think again. A group of medical students at Texas Tech University Health…
From Math to Medicine ? Does Your Undergraduate Major Matter?
It’s not at all uncommon for college students to have a change of heart or mind mid-degree and switch academic majors and even career goals. In fact, statistics show that…
Mickey Mouse Goes to Med School
Medical students at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons recently received an assignment they likely never imagined – To create an accurate sketch of Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse. It’s…
Three in Four Medical School Graduates Switch Specialties
Among the most challenging aspects of medical school is choosing the right specialty. But if you’re having trouble making a decision, it’s good to know that you’re certainly not alone….
