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Are Surgical Outcomes Better With MDs or DOs?

Medicare claims analysis finds no differences in death, readmissions, and length of stay

Oct 16, 2024
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Opinion
Why Would a Promising Young Physician Take His Own Life?

The loss of William West Jr. forces us to consider the role of health systems in staff well-being

Oct 15, 2024
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Opinion
Female Genital Mutilation Happens in America, Too

Physicians must partner with their patients to provide appropriate care

Oct 14, 2024
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Medical Licensing Exam Scores Sent to Residency Programs After Switch to Pass/Fail

Numerical scores from the COMLEX Level 1 mistakenly shared with ob/gyn programs

Oct 11, 2024
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Emergency Medicine May Join the ERAS Exodus

The specialty is considering following in the footsteps of ob/gyn and others

Oct 09, 2024
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Opinion
To Improve Indigenous Health, Expand Community Health Aide Programs

Ensuring care access for remote communities is essential

Oct 09, 2024
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Dozens Who Were Told They Failed the Pathology Board Exam Actually Passed

American Board of Pathology re-scored the exam and issued refunds to impacted test takers

Oct 08, 2024
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ERAS Applications Are Trending Down With Program Signaling, but Still Too High

Data are promising, but more needs to be done to reduce applications, experts say

Oct 07, 2024
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In a First, Academic Center Offers Chiropractic Program

University of Pittsburgh program won't be part of its medical school

Oct 03, 2024
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Ob/Gyn Applications Stable in First Year of Independent Residency System

The number of applicants is strong, but are applicants still applying to too many programs?

Oct 03, 2024
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Opinion
The Ebb and Flow of Mentorship in Medicine

Former mentors may need space to move on from their professional lives

Oct 01, 2024
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UVA Med School Faces Toxic Work Environment Allegations

More than 100 doctors, faculty members signed no-confidence letter against administrators

Sep 26, 2024
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Med Student Eats 720 Eggs; More Deli Meat Deaths; Hospital CEO in Criminal Contempt

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Sep 26, 2024
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Opinion
Healthcare Unionization Isn't the Only Option

In this changing workplace, managers and leaders can do better for their staff

Sep 25, 2024
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