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Training a diverse physician workforce: a survey of alumni of a medical education program focused on underserved populations [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Concerns about declining diversity among medical students have emerged due to the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against race-based affirmative action in college admissions. Medical schools must now eliminate race or ethnicity considerations, making it imperative to develop innovative approaches to preserve recent progress.

Education 130
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A Decade of Interview and Match Outcomes: Learnings from a Large, Regional Network [Education and training]

Annals of Family Medicine

There is wide variation by medical school type of the applicant. National in 2013 and 10.9% completed applications per position. A median of 12.7 interviews per position were completed. Similar to national trends, the number of residents who matched through the SOAP has increased in recent years (3.5% in FMRN vs 4.2% in FMRN vs 11.3%

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Seeking Nature Healing

Doctor Rachel

I don't know about you, but I have had a VERY busy spring—at work and at home—with multiple family members in need of support and medical care. Education/learning opportunities 11. And like any normal human, I sometimes hit my caregiving LIMIT and am just simply grumpy and ungrateful. Reduced anger/frustration 4. Reduced anxiety 6.

Illness 130
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Episode 146: Neurology VMR – Right sided weakness + numbness

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Take our Episode Quiz here Dhruv Srinivasachar Dhruv Srinivasachar is a 4th year medical student at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine (the Medical College of Virginia for all the veteran attendings out there). He has been board-certified in emergency medicine through ABEM since 2013.

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A New Outlook: How Carrier Screening Shaped One Family’s Future

Myriad Genetics

3 In 2021, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics issued guidelines recommending that expanded carrier screening, including 113 conditions, be offered to all patients planning a family. Once Christopher’s diagnosis was confirmed, the Pantiers swung into action with medical interventions as well as physical therapy.

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Embracing Life's Full Circle Moments

Aspiring Minority Doctor

If you've been following my blog since it's inception in 2013, then you already know how much of an inspiration Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee is to me. #OMED21 Smiles I have had quite a few full circle moments over the past few years, but the one I experienced today compelled me to write this post. She's such a phenomenal person!

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Behind the stethoscope: A conversation with Dr. Osman Saleem

Sound Physicians

Osman Saleem Osman Saleem, MD Medical Director, Mercy Hospital of Buffalo We’re honored to host, and even launch, the careers of so many incredible healthcare professionals who are not only experts in their field but also dedicated to the health and vitality of their community. Most of all, I saw how they supported each other.