The Best Back-To-School Scrubs
Whether you're heading back to nursing school, medical school, or PA school, September is always an exciting time because it marks the start of a fresh new academic year. You've had the...
Stethoscope Advice for Medical Students
Of all the instruments, equipment, and general stuff that you will need as a new medical student, the stethoscope is definitely one of the most essential pieces of medical equipment you'll need to...
New Textbook Brings Medical Education Curriculum Up To Speed
In recent years, the healthcare system in the United States has undergone sweeping changes as new rules and regulations are shifting towards value-based care models instead of traditional fee-for-service models....
How Tech Savvy Is Your Medical School?
Technology offers a way to connect, communicate, and learn more quickly than past practices. As the years move on, we see an increased use of technology at medical schools and...
An Eye on the Future: Medical Schools Emphasize Preventive Medicine
Many medical schools in America are emphasizing preventive care with the hope that students will understand its value early in their careers. The idea they are trying to drive home...
Programs Offering Immersive Experiences To Medical Students
Some medical schools in the country have partnered with the American Medical Association to provide their students with hands-on experience in the practice of medicine and caring for some of...
How Medical Students Can Prepare For The Importance of Interpersonal Communication Skills During Clinicals
The study time and schoolwork that goes into prospective students becoming medical professionals is no joke. And while no patient wants to be taken care of by a doctor or...
“Comics In Medicine” Is A Class Designed To Enhance Medical Students’ Learning Through Graphic Narratives
A physician professor at Penn State College of Medicine has devised a creative method of using comic books to teach med school students. Michael Green, MD, an internist, bioethicist and the...
How Psychiatry Has Evolved As A Medical Specialty, And Where It Stands Today
The fight to end the demonization and negative stigma associated with individuals who suffer from mental illness is spreading fast. But what many people may not realize is that a...
Nurses Give Their Top Tips For Families Caring For Patients At Home
Yay, hooray! Your loved one is coming home from the hospital! As excited as you may be, you might also feel a bit overwhelmed. With insurance companies trying to cut...