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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.

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San Luis Obispo Physician Launches New Medical Practice with Exclusive Service Program from Concierge Choice Physicians

Concierge Choice Physicians

This membership style of medicine limits the size of a physician’s medical practice, allowing for a more personalized approach to wellness with greater connectivity, enhanced lifestyle coaching, and emotional support delivered in a relaxed, convenient practice setting.

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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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2013 to 2017 saw significant drop in U.S. melanoma mortality rates

Medical Xpress

The introduction of new melanoma treatments coincided with a reduction in the melanoma mortality rate (MMR) in the United States, according to a study published online Dec. 6 in JAMA Network Open.

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The Pope has revealed he has a resignation note to use if his health impedes his work

NPR Health - Shots

Pope Francis has revealed in an interview published Sunday that shortly after being elected pontiff in 2013 he wrote a resignation letter in case medical problems impede him from doing his duties. Image credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP)

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Episode 288: WDx #23: Clinical Unknown Discussion with Dr Rebecca Berger

The Clinical Problem Solvers

In addition to her clinical work, she serves as the Director of Patient Safety for Inpatient Services for the Department ofMedicine and teaches medical students and residents, including leading small groups with students on their medicine clerkships focused on clinical reasoning and diagnosis.Rebecca obtained her undergraduate degree from Stanford (..)

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Probiotics don’t improve outcomes in children with acute gastroenteritis

PEMBlog

However, this large study shows that probiotics do not significantly shorten illness duration, improve symptoms, or reduce the need for additional medical visits. Pediatrics, 2013. 2013 Sep;38(5):467-76. Epub 2013 Jul 10. By using the latest research, parents can focus on more effective treatments like hydration.

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