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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

  • June 6, 2024
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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

  • June 4, 2024
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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

  • May 30, 2024
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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024

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“What’s wrong with me? I don’t belong here.”

A physician discusses Imposter syndrome, self-doubt driven by an inability to internalize one’s achievements and abilities.

  • April 2, 2019
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Celebrating 10 African-American medical pioneers

They broke barriers and shattered stereotypes and went on to conduct research, discover treatments, and provide leadership that improved the health of millions.

  • Feb. 25, 2019
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Sexual harassment in medicine

Even before the #MeToo movement, national leaders in medicine began taking significant strides to transform the culture and curb unacceptable behavior.

  • Feb. 14, 2019
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A match made in medical school

From study dates to Post-it notes left on pillows, medical students find they have to be creative to make their relationships work.

  • Feb. 11, 2019
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He studied life-changing traumas. Then he faced his own.

After a near-fatal attack, a medical school dean found his own resiliency. Here’s how he did it — and the wisdom he offers others.

  • Nov. 19, 2018
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Labor pains: The OB-GYN shortage

Half of U.S. counties lack a single OB-GYN, and some women’s lives are endangered by long treks for needed care. What leaders in academic medicine are doing.

  • Nov. 15, 2018
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Physicians share stories of struggle and hope

Four extraordinary physicians described their experiences and inspirations at the AAMC’s annual meeting.

  • Nov. 8, 2018
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Anita Hill: “We cannot turn a blind eye”

The Brandeis University law professor and advocate for women’s equality implored attendees of Learn Serve Lead 2018 to address bias and sexual harassment.

  • Nov. 4, 2018
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Successes and challenges facing academic medicine highlighted during Leadership Plenary at Learn Serve Lead 2018

AAMC President and CEO Darrell Kirch and AAMC Board of Directors Chair Roy Wilson share reflections about their own careers and the state of academic medicine.

  • Nov. 4, 2018
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“Don't quit on a bad day”

Angela Duckworth spoke to a crowd of nearly 4,500 leaders in academic medicine on Saturday, November 3, during the Opening Plenary Session of LSL 2018.

  • Nov. 3, 2018