Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

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

Education Medical Student Medical DO 130

Aspiring Minority Doctor

OCTOBER 23, 2021

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. And guess who led the session? How crazy is that?!?!

Medical Student 52

Medical Student Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Medical Education 52

ABIM

JUNE 12, 2025

Dr. McDonald shared more about a pilot model announced last year that would create a pathway for exceptionally qualified international medical graduates (IMGs) successfully completing ACGME-accredited subspecialty fellowship to become Board eligible in Internal Medicine and subspecialties. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.

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Board-Certified Internal Medicine Government Community 52

Aspiring Minority Doctor

JUNE 1, 2022

My intent this year was to at least update everyone at the end of every month, but work and life distracted me from my favorite hobby of writing. I'll try my best to catch everyone up with this post, and for the sake of time, I'll try to keep it relatively brief since I know I can get a bit wordy. I love my Plastic Surgery residency family!

Hospital 52

Hospital IT Medical Student ER 52

The Medical Futurist

JUNE 21, 2025

In 2013, only 56 percent of Americans owned a smartphone, which climbed to around 90% by now. It’s complete in its descriptions and treatments which can also be used by medical professionals of all types. (*There are widely varying figures, ranging from 66% to 90% depending on the source of information.)

Patients 98

Patients Healthcare Board-Certified Telemedicine 98

ABIM

JUNE 4, 2025

Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSA , Senior Vice President for Academic and Medical Affairs at ABIM, led a discussion with the Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board on community practice in the specialty to create a more inclusive understanding of its role and scope.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Telehealth Government 52

GeriPal

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Barbara: Oh, I think it was 2013. Now, my SWHPN friends will get mad at me if I got that wrong, but I think it was 2013. Barbara highlights social workers’ inherent leadership qualities and tasks us to consider whether our own team and organizational structures are allowing for optimal social work engagement and influence. Transcript.

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IT Families Family Clinic 102