Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States The AMA International Medical Graduates Section (AMA-IMGS) and the ECFMG Certificate Holders Office (ECHO) are pleased to co-host this event for international medical graduates who did not obtain a residency position in the 2014 Match. We have assembled a panel of experts[…]
Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time in the United States The AMA International Medical Graduates Section (AMA-IMGS) and the ECFMG Certificate Holders Office (ECHO) are pleased to co-host this event for international medical graduates who did not obtain a residency position in the 2014 Match. We have assembled a panel of experts[…]
Source: StudentDoctor Mentor Photo from Shutterstock.com By Megan Riddle Where would Harry be without Dumbledore? We all need mentors, and they can be critical throughout your career development. Whether you are an undergraduate thinking about applying to graduate or professional school, a medical student wading through residency options or a post-doc looking for faculty positions, the relationships[…]
Source: StudentDoctor Mentor Photo from Shutterstock.com By Megan Riddle Where would Harry be without Dumbledore? We all need mentors, and they can be critical throughout your career development. Whether you are an undergraduate thinking about applying to graduate or professional school, a medical student wading through residency options or a post-doc looking for faculty positions, the relationships[…]
Source: Forbes In last week’s article, Malcolm Gladwell dissected and diagnosed American health care. Throughout our interview, he tackled controversial topics from the Affordable Care Act and medical malpractice to the contrasting Canadian health care system and much more. I expected him to dive deep below the surface and provide new and intriguing perspectives. He didn’t[…]
Source: Forbes In last week’s article, Malcolm Gladwell dissected and diagnosed American health care. Throughout our interview, he tackled controversial topics from the Affordable Care Act and medical malpractice to the contrasting Canadian health care system and much more. I expected him to dive deep below the surface and provide new and intriguing perspectives. He didn’t[…]
Source: StudentDoctor ACA Photo from Shutterstock.com By Annie Davis In addition to caring for patients, working in the healthcare industry means continuously learning about new treatments, practices, and medicines. That’s not all, though. Another aspect of being a healthcare professional includes adapting to oncoming changes in policy and legislation. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has[…]
Source: StudentDoctor ACA Photo from Shutterstock.com By Annie Davis In addition to caring for patients, working in the healthcare industry means continuously learning about new treatments, practices, and medicines. That’s not all, though. Another aspect of being a healthcare professional includes adapting to oncoming changes in policy and legislation. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, has[…]
We often receive questions regarding New York State’s 12-week rule for clinical clerkships. As many of our rotations are held in New York City and Utica, it would be best to clear the air with regards to this oft-confused rule. Essentially, NYS will not allow you to become a resident if you have completed greater[…]
Source: The Health Care Blog By JOHN SCHUMANN, MD More than a century of American medical history was turned on its ear last week by the announcement that the groups that accredit medical residencies will unify their standards. Don’t be too hard on yourself if you failed to understand the significance (or notice at all). But this should[…]