Due to numerous factors, humans today may have lost certain metabolic efficiencies that safeguarded early existence. Depending upon a hunter-gatherer’s foraging success, daily survival for homo sapiens was most often shaped by the biodiversity of available food sources, foraging behaviors that provided an abundance of daily exercise, and distinct periods of intermittent fasting. This was …
Category Archives: Medical School
Obesity Drugs May Be a Game Changer
The latest pharmaceuticals transcend the old-school weight loss algorithm of “Calories In” versus “Calories Out” that failed to produce lasting weight loss for so many overweight or obese individuals. Unless you’ve been living off the grid, you have likely read or heard about the use of diabetes drugs like Ozempic for achieving weight loss by …
COMLEX Level 1 Adopts Pass Fail Scoring
NBOME announces COMLEX Level 1 adopts pass fail scoring starting May 10th. “There is something sacred about the relationship between physician and patient. The basis of the relationship lies in the implicit trust placed in the physician by the patient. That trust stems from the belief that the physician is competent to practice medicine, and …
“Four Years in Blue” Offers Unprecedented Glimpse into Medical School
“One medical school. Four years. Fifteen stories.” That’s how a documentary team introduces its groundbreaking film that provides a firsthand look into the highs and lows, challenges and rewards of attending medical school. It’s an apt description. And the film is one that anyone considering entering medical studies should see. In 2016, the University of …
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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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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: …
Surge in Female Medical Students a Boon for Patients, Studies Show
February 3 is National Women’s Physicians Day, established to celebrate Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, who defied industry and societal norms to become the first woman to receive a medical degree in the US in 1849. After 29 rejections, Blackwell finally received an acceptance letter from the Geneva Medical College in western New York State – only …
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The Step 2 CS Exam is Coming Back with Changes – But When?
The arrival and subsequent spread of the COVID-19 outbreak throughout the US has forced multiple changes in medical school application, testing and admissions. Among those changes was a suspension of the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills exam (Step 2 CS), first in March, then extended for another 18 months, an important and understandable effort to …
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Three Post-Pandemic Predictions for Medical School Admissions
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on medical school processes and culture in 2020. Canceled MCATs, rescheduled and limited COMLEX and USMLE sessions, online lectures and coursework, virtual interviews and countless resrictions on in-person shadowing all became the new normal – “normal” being a loosely-used and not-quite-fitting term. Going forward, applicants and matriculants can expect multiple …
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Medical School Enrollment Hits 2-Decade High – Underrepresented Groups Make Gains
Despite the unprecedented disruption courtesy of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of first-year medical students grew, hitting a two-decade high in 2020, according to new data from the Association of American Medical Colleges. It’s welcome news as the nation’s looming physician shortage continues to be a source of angst for medical centers and educators. Even …
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