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Never the Same: How mass shootings forever change the doctors who respond

Doctors who responded to mass shootings talk about rising to the challenge, the emotional aftermath, and how they emerged stronger.

Oct. 9, 2024

A sweet young mixed race boy, sits up on an exam able with a big smile on his face, during a routine check-up. His female doctor of Asian decent is leaning in with her stethoscope to listen to his heart.

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Why are fewer U.S. MD graduates choosing pediatrics?

Experts worry that, if compensation and training don’t better incentivize new doctors to pursue pediatrics, impending shortages could hurt kids’ health.

Sept. 26, 2024

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This doctor saved his own life. Now he’s on a mission to save thousands more

David Fajgenbaum, MD, nearly died from a rare disease, but his own research unearthed a treatment. Now he’s using AI and groundbreaking research to help others.

Sept. 24, 2024

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The past is never fully past: A case for DEI in medical education

Curtailing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion risks ignoring the shadow of history that still haunts many Black patients, argues Damon Tweedy, MD.

Sept. 18, 2024

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How medicine fails older people

We must change policies, improve training, expand research, and above all, combat ageism to care for millions of older Americans, a renowned geriatrician argues

Oct. 1, 2024

Louise Aronson, MD, MFA, speaks at a 2020 TEDMED talk about embracing elderhood as a significant stage of life.

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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating Sept. 16-20 as Medical Research Week

The House declares this week Medical Research Week.

Sept. 18, 2024

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The past is never fully past: A case for DEI in medical education

Curtailing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion risks ignoring the shadow of history that still haunts many Black patients, argues Damon Tweedy, MD.