Ethical Considerations of Medical Student "Voluntourism" (Amy Du M.S.)
This presentation aims to critically assess the harms and benefits to host communities when medical students participate in medically related international service learning (ISL) and "voluntourism" experiences. The ethical ramifications of student participation in ISL and "voluntourism" are important to consider, especially because these endeavors involve vulnerable under-resourced populations. Despite charitable and altruistic intentions, medical students have limited medical decision-making knowledge and experience to balance risks and benefits of treatments. In resource-poor settings, medical students may be presented w...
Source: Family Medicine Digital Resources Library (FMDRL) Recently Uploaded - September 7, 2014 Category: Primary Care Source Type: news
Physician Shortage in the U.S.
Presents a conversation with Dr. Atul Grover, Chief Public Policy Officer of the Association of American Medical Colleges, who discusses the shortage of physicians in the United States. Shortages in rural areas is discussed at 2.28. -- C-SPAN (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - August 11, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Webinar: Implications of FDA Regulation of Medical Devices: When is an iPad more than an iPad?
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
11-12 MT, 12-1 CT
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On September 25, 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Final Guidance on Mobile Medical Applications. As applications on mobile devices are increasingly used in health care, the FDA has now provided an framework for determining if a mobile device running a health app is a medical device. To illustrate the significance of this guidance and what it means for the future use of mobile applications in patient care and education, the AAMC is hosting a webinar with Sharon R. Klein, JD, partner at Pepper Hamilton, LLP to explore how it plays into the larger...
Source: Midcontinental Region News - July 9, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: liaison Tags: Health Sciences Libraries Public Health Source Type: news
2013 State Physician Workforce Data Book
Examines the active physician supply in each state, current medical school enrollment, physicians in graduate medical education programs, and in-state retention rates. Includes data charts and tables for all 50 states, in addition to national averages. -- Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - June 10, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
National Board of Medical Examiners Centennial Celebration
The National Board of Medical Examiners is celebrating its centennial year which will conclude on May 5, 2015 with an Annual Meeting and birthday party in Philadelphia.
Throughout the year there will be events commemorating this milestone and highlighting the work of the NBME. These include:
Announcement of the NBME Centennial Prize Competition semi-finalists and finalists.
NBME U – “an online collection of lessons for individuals interested in learning a range of topics relevant to high-quality assessment for the health professions.”
NBME Roadshow – members of the staff and board of the NBME will bring th...
Source: What's New on JEFFLINE - May 5, 2014 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: lgm002 Tags: All News Clinicians Students Teaching Faculty Source Type: news
Burnout Among U.S. Med Students, Residents, and PhysiciansBurnout Among U.S. Med Students, Residents, and Physicians
A new study reports on the rate of burnout among medical trainees and physicians. How does it compare with that of other U.S. workers? Academic Medicine: Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 22, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news
Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medicine: From Fairness to Excellence
Dr. Marc Nivet: Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medicine: From Fairness to Excellence
May 20, 2014
12.30-1.30pm
The Waterhouse Room, Gordon Hall
Harvard Medical School
25 Shattuck Street
Please feel free to bring your lunch
Marc A. Nivet is the Chief Diversity Officer for the Association of American Medical Colleges, where he provides strategic vision and programmatic leadership on issues surrounding community engagement, workforce and student diversity, and health equity at universities, medical schools and teaching hospitals across the United States and Canada. Dr. Nivet has spent over 20 years in academic medic...
Source: DF/HCC: Latest News - April 10, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: IECD Source Type: news
Brigham and Women’s Hospital Featured as Part of Health Equity Research Snapshot
Brigham and Women’s Hospital has been featured in a Health Equity Research Snapshot by the Association of American Medical Colleges. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - April 3, 2014 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Brigham and Women ’s Hospital Featured as Part of Health Equity Research Snapshot
Brigham and Women ’s Hospital has been featured in a Health Equity Research Snapshot by the Association of American Medical Colleges. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - April 3, 2014 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Brigham and Women ’s Hospital Featured as Part of Health Equity Research Snapshot
Brigham and Women ’s Hospital has been featured in a Health Equity Research Snapshot by the Association of American Medical Colleges. (Source: BWH News)
Source: BWH News - April 3, 2014 Category: Hospital Management Source Type: news
Double VisionDouble Vision
After a shared encounter, a medical student and dean reflect upon the value of professionalism and the patient-provider relationship. Academic Medicine: Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - March 7, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news
Regional Medical Campuses, Rural Medical Education, and Care for the Underserved
Provides a collection of Academic Medicine journal articles about medical education and rural medical education in the United States, and the preparation of physicians to practice in rural and underserved areas. -- Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural publications via the Rural Assistance Center - March 5, 2014 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Catherine Pipas Named a National Faculty Mentor with the Association of American Medical Colleges' Leadership Program
Catherine Pipas, MD, director of the leadership component of the new curriculum at Geisel and a professor of community and family medicine, has been appointed a Faculty Member of the Association of American Medical Colleges' Leadership Education and Development Program (LEAD). (Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School)
Source: News at Dartmouth Medical School - January 28, 2014 Category: Hospital Management Authors: derik.hertel at dartmouth.edu (Derik Hertel) Source Type: news
Student Reflections on Spiritual Care for Dying PatientsStudent Reflections on Spiritual Care for Dying Patients
Medical students share their experiences with dying patients and how the spiritual needs of these patients were addressed. Academic Medicine: Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - January 21, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news
