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As you transition to adulthood, taking control of your health care becomes increasingly important. It's not uncommon for young adults to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about navigating the healthcare system. According to the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, an estimated 3.9 million students will graduate from
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Medical students aiming for a sought-after physician specialty must prepare from the first day of medical school and continue through graduation. Academic excellence, extracurricular involvement, and understanding expectations are crucial for distinguishing oneself during the residency application process. Three medical school faculty members shared their insights on how first- and
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A major development in the healthcare sector was announced by Health and Family Welfare Adviser Nurjahan Begum during a views-exchange meeting with the Board of Directors and departmental heads of Chattogram Maa-O-Shishu and General Hospital Medical College. The adviser stated that 3,500 doctors and 3,500 nurses will be
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Tehsil headquarters (THQ) hospitals in Pindigheb and Jand, Attock district, have faced a series of critical incidents, including the suspension of medical officials due to negligence, absence from duty, and submitting false statements. On September 2, a patient, Aliya Jahanzaib, was referred to the labour room at Pindigheb hospital, where
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Researchers at Zhejiang University School of Medicine have conducted a study to investigate the relationship between occupational burnout in internal medicine physicians and nocturnal awakenings. The study used an online survey to assess the burnout status, job satisfaction, psychological status, and sleep conditions of 1,500 physicians. The findings suggest
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The American Medical Association (AMA) has advocated for years for federal reforms to make sharing patient data easier and more complete for physicians. Thanks to AMA's efforts, new policies require all participating electronic health records (EHRs) to connect directly to national data-sharing networks approved by the Centers for
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Medical students need to develop an appropriate professional identity to effectively care for the growing population of older persons. A study conducted by researchers at Leiden University Medical Center explored the perceptions of physicians who care for older persons regarding their professional identity. The study aimed to gain more insight
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Baptist Health Primary Care has strengthened its healthcare team with the addition of Eman Ahmad, M.D., a family medicine and geriatric medicine physician with expertise in patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Ahmad's rich medical background, including chief of geriatric medicine at Alameda Health System in Oakland,
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Regional West Physicians Clinic-Surgery, Vascular Diagnostics has recently welcomed a new nurse practitioner, Melissa Leibnitz, APRN, FNP-BC, DNP, to its team. Melissa Leibnitz, who earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, brings her expertise in family nursing to the clinic. She is
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The University of Chicago Medicine has achieved the highest level of distinction as an American Medical Association (AMA) Joy in Medicine health organization for its efforts to reduce physician burnout and enhance professional fulfillment among its doctors. One of only two institutions in Illinois to receive gold-level recognition, UChicago Medicine
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The Scholarship for Medical Students, initiated by Dr. Gregory Facemyer, MD, FAAFP, has officially opened its application cycle, inviting undergraduate students to submit original essays exploring the future of preventative medicine and its role in advancing patient wellness and community health. This initiative reflects Dr. Facemyer's commitment to
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Dr. Alexandra Alvarez has joined Baptist Health Primary Care, bringing her expertise in lifestyle medicine, preventative health, and longevity care to the team. With a medical degree from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Dr. Alvarez completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami
