By: Committee of Interns and Residents On Nov. 29 and Dec. 1 the ACGME held a symposium on physician well-being, focusing on solutions to the epidemic of burnout, depression and suicide among physicians. Over a third of residents experience significant depressive symptoms, according to studies published this year in both Academic Medicine and JAMA. Many more…

   “This Side of Doctoring” is a stimulating anthology about the journey of women in medicine throughout time. What inspired you to compile and release these stories? I was a young mother and it was shortly after the birth of my second daughter that the idea for this book began.  I remember sitting on the couch…

By: Andre Rebelo – Public and Analyst Relations Manager at UpToDate The Health division of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry announced the refreshed design of UpToDate®, the popular online clinical decision support (CDS) resource, improves performance & usability across platforms. The new site makes it easier…

Happy post Turkey Day, fellow medical and pre-medical students! Have you ever struggled with overeating due to school or life-related stress? I reached out to Katie Miller, a fellow first-year medical student who received her Bachelors in Nutritional Science at Texas Tech University, for advice on how to cope with overeating while in school.  …

By: Emily Tan, DO Congratulations on your interview invites!  Before you reach into that closet for your lucky interview suit, take a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come. Medical school has been quite the trip and you are now at the precipice of the next chapter of your career! And now, back to work….

By: Jennifer Tran-Kiem One student shares how visiting Peru inspired her to wait on medical school.   A year ago, I started to wonder if I had traveled enough and if I was satisfied with the experiences I’ve had so far. As the end of my junior year was coming to a close, I found…