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Balancing Mental Health in Primary Care: A Unique Opportunity for Family Medicine Physicians

Balancing Mental Health in Primary Care: A Unique Opportunity for Family Medicine Physicians

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A middle-aged patient walks into a family medicine clinic for a routine checkup, complaining of fatigue and headaches. Lab tests come back normal, but as the physician listens closely and asks further questions, the patient reveals his struggles with anxiety and sleepless nights due to a recent job loss. This...

Understanding Medical Research: Tips for Reading and Analyzing Papers as a Medical Student

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A group of medical students studying for the drug ad and research abstract questions on the USMLE.

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For first- and second-year medical students, analyzing complex research papers can sometimes feel like learning a new language. Between new methodologies, dense statistical analyses, and specialized terminology, comprehension can be challenging. However, developing strong comprehension skills for medical research is crucial for success in medical education and future clinical practice....

Overcoming Knowledge Gaps with AI: A Solution for Medical Students

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A medical professional interacting with a digital hologram showing human anatomy alongside data visualizations labeled "AI," illustrating AI study tools.

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Medical school is a laborious journey, with seemingly endless amounts of information to master. The sheer quantity of knowledge can be overwhelming, and making appropriate treatment and diagnosis decisions can be difficult. Historically, medical students have used books, lectures, flashcards, and collaboration with professors and peers to fill their knowledge...

Impact of NIH Funding Cuts on Medical Education in the U.S.

Two researchers in a laboratory wearing masks and gloves, analyzing data on a computer screen showing graphs related to medical research.

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NIH Funding Trends and Recent Cuts   For decades, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has been the major source of funding of medical research and education in the U.S. Its budget steadily climbed over the past ten years, hitting $47.3 billion in 2023. But in 2024, funding dropped by...

How AI is Revolutionizing Medical Education

A person interacts with an AI-powered chat system on a laptop, using AI for personalized learning and medical training.

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The Future of AI in Medical Education   Imagine practicing your diagnostic skills with a virtual patient in ‘critical condition’ whose symptoms evolve in real time. Picture being guided through your physical exam of a real patient by an AI that adapts to your learning curve. Imagine a virtual tutor...

Navigating Step 2 As a Non-traditional Medical Student

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A non-traditional medical student studying for Step 2 at home while balancing parenting, with a baby on her lap.

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You’ve made it through Step 1 (hooray!), and you find yourself preparing for Step 2. Step 2 is another mountain to conquer on your journey to becoming a physician. It is a tough road, but it doesn’t have to be terrible! Whether you took a few years off prior to...

Burnout and How to Overcome It

A student laying their head on a desk, with an empty battery sign above them, exhibiting sings of burnout.

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Everyone knows that studying is critical to passing your medical school examinations, whether that be on your own, in a group, with your tutor, and more. This type of preparation is highly personal and totally dependent on what the individual needs, especially in the week leading to these important examinations....

The Best Way to Study Anatomy in Medical School: Tips from an Anatomy TA

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A medical school anatomy TA holding up a diagram of human internal organs.

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Clinical Anatomy is a cardinal experience of medical education. For many, the cadaver dissected during the first year of medical school will come to be remembered as their “first patient,” inviting a novel reckoning with both the resilience and inevitable mortality of the human body. In addition to its rather...

Insights from Volunteering in Healthcare: How Giving Back Can Shape Your Medical Career

Medical student in blue scrubs holding a clipboard, engaged in a conversation in a healthcare volunteering environment.

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If you’re reading this, you’re likely a medical student or aspiring to become one, exploring ways to gain experience that aligns with your educational and career aspirations. As current and future physicians, we find immense fulfillment in the act of giving. Our passion for medicine is fueled by the profound...

Saving Money as a Caribbean Medical School Student

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St. George's University campus in Grenada, with red-roofed buildings overlooking the Caribbean Sea.

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Pursuing a medical degree in the Caribbean medical school has unique challenges, especially in managing finances. Whether you’re just starting your first year or transitioning back to the States for clinical rotations, being mindful of your spending can significantly impact your overall experience. Below, I’ll share some tips and personal...

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