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Health care and medical education have traditionally been centered in big cities. But 20% of the U.S. population lives in rural areas—and only 5% of applicants to…
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Medical school isn't easy—the work is complex, the schedule is demanding, and students need mental endurance to balance all of their responsibilities. But…
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What happens when you give a medical student the opportunity to care for a family for four years—in their own home? A lot. The physical and emotional distance…
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Teaching cultural competency only gets you so far in medicine. It’s made us nicer, posits one physician, but it hasn’t really addressed health disparities…
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The profession of medicine is rooted in an ancient foundation of character and caring. But how does the Hippocratic Oath pertain to modern health care and the complex…
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There’s no doubt that population health is a buzz word in health care. But if we truly want to change the way we care for patients to address the specific needs of…
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Equity, diversity, and inclusion work is never easy. It requires that we face our flaws and grapple with challenging questions. How do we foster civil discourse so that…
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For many, the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic, an EDI reckoning, and record levels of burnout have radically changed the way we think about our professional and…