Not Indentured: Most H ‑1Bs Starting Jobs in 2022 Switched U.S. Employers
David J. BierCritics of the H ‑1B visa for skilled foreign workers often claim that the status amounts to “indentured” servitude. Indentured servitudeis a contract to work for a single employer for a predetermined periodwithout pay. H ‑1B workers are not only paid—they receive wagesin the top 10 percent of wage earners in the United States. As importantly, although they face more obstacles to changing jobs, H ‑1B workers are not tied to a single employer, and they change jobs regularly.In fact, H ‑1B workers are leaving their initial H‑1B employers more than ever. Figure 1 shows the number of H‑1B ...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - June 7, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: David J. Bier Source Type: blogs
A mentor ’ s legacy in medicine, leadership, and embracing evidence-based care
As a graduate of Temple University’s medical school and psychiatric residency program, and as a current faculty member, I had the good fortune of studying under highly respected physicians who served not only as chairpersons, but also as presidents, CEOs, and chief medical officers. Anthony (Tony) F. Panzetta, MD, was one of them. Panzetta passed
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A mentor’s legacy in medicine, leadership, and embracing evidence-based care originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 5, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA Tags: Physician Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
Investigating Bacteria ’ s CRISPR Defense System to Improve Human Health
Credit: Adrian Sanchez Gonzales.
The earliest Andrew Santiago-Frangos, Ph.D., remembers being interested in science was when he was about 8 years old. He was home sick and became engrossed in a children’s book that explained how some bacteria and viruses cause illness. To this day, his curiosity about bacteria persists, and he’s making discoveries about CRISPR—a system that helps bacteria defend against viruses—as a postdoctoral researcher and NIGMS-funded Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) scholar at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman.
Becoming a Biologist...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 31, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Cells Bacteria Cellular Processes COVID-19 DNA Profiles Source Type: blogs
The controversial oaths of American doctors: Prioritizing ethics over patients?
May is the month most American medical students finally see four years of grueling work bear fruit. Most U.S. medical schools hold commencement exercises in May, conferring “doctor of medicine” degrees in elaborate ceremonies. During these ceremonies, graduates recite oaths inspired by the 5th-century B.C. oath of Hippocrates of Kos, the “father of medicine.” In the mid-20th century, medical
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The controversial oaths of American doctors: Prioritizing ethics over patients? originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jeffrey A. Singer, MD Tags: Physician Medical school Source Type: blogs
We need a new Hippocratic Oath that puts patient autonomy first
May is the month most American medical students finally see four years of grueling work bear fruit. Most U.S. medical schools hold commencement exercises in May, conferring “doctor of medicine” degrees in elaborate ceremonies. During these ceremonies, graduates recite oaths inspired by the 5th-century B.C. oath of Hippocrates of Kos, the “father of medicine.” In the mid-20th century, medical
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We need a new Hippocratic Oath that puts patient autonomy first originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 30, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Jeffrey A. Singer, MD Tags: Physician Medical school Source Type: blogs
Using Robots and Artificial Intelligence to Search for New Medicines
Courtesy of Dr. Adam Gormley.
Adam Gormley, Ph.D., describes himself as a creative and adventurous person—albeit, not creative in the traditional sense. “Science allows me to be creative; to me, it’s a form of art. I love being outdoors, going on sailing trips, and spending time adventuring with my family. Research is the same—it’s an adventure. My creative and adventurous sides have combined into a real love for science,” he says. Dr. Gormley currently channels his passion for science into his position as an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at Rutgers University in Piscataway, New Jersey.
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Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 24, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Cells Tools and Techniques Bioinformatics Computational Biology Medicines Profiles Source Type: blogs
California Tries Charging for Electricity Based on Income
Marc JoffeIn California, private sector innovation is giving way to public sector experimentation. From the state that pioneered special gasoline formulations, cap ‐and‐trade, and natural gas bans, we now have income‐based electricity billing. While this idea may seem like a reasonable response to the problem of moderate‐income families being priced out of the state, a better approach would be to tackle the underlying causes of high energ y prices.A2022 state law instructed the California Public Utility Commission (CPUC) to replace a flat monthly charge for the fixed costs of providing electricity w...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 22, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Marc Joffe Source Type: blogs
Tennessee Leads the Way in Removing Barriers to Foreign Doctors
Jeffrey A. SingerI have long beencalling for states to make it easier for doctors who are licensed and experienced in other countries to serve patients in this country. States require such doctors to repeat their entire residency training in an accredited residency program in the United States —even if they have been practicing successfully for years in their home countries—and pass the standardized U.S. Medical Licensing Exam. These onerous requirements deprive state residents of competent care from experienced physicians, many of whom are unable to find residency positions or cannot afford to start all over again. Ma...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 18, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Jeffrey A. Singer Source Type: blogs
Tennessee Becomes the Latest State to Remove Barriers to Assistant Physicians
Jeffrey A. SingerTennessee Governor Bill Lee (R) signedHB 1311 into law onMay 17, creating the new health care practitioner category called “graduate physicians.” Tennessee now joins Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas, Utah, Kansas, Louisiana, and Idaho in removing barriers that prevent medical school graduates who have not landed a residency position from providing primary care services to patients and honing their knowledge and experien ce while licensed primary care physicians supervise them.With a large, medically underserved rural population, Missouri was the first state to launch a new licensure category in 2017: as...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 18, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Jeffrey A. Singer Source Type: blogs
45 yo with jaw pain radiating to left shoulder for 6 hours
This case was provided by Steven Souchtchenko, a recent graduate of our Hennepin Healthcare EM/IM residency (i.e., a former trainee of mine).CaseA 45 yo man with no previous cardiac history presented to an ED not associated with a cath lab. He complained of jaw pain radiating to left shoulder for 6 hours. He stated he had had a brief similar episode the evening prior.Here is his ED ECG.What do you think?When this was shown to me I immediately said " Proximal LAD OMI " . Then I ran it through theQueen of Hearts AI app and she said " OMI with high confidence " .I showed it to Pendell, who said: " Clear...
Source: Dr. Smith's ECG Blog - May 18, 2023 Category: Cardiology Authors: Steve Smith Source Type: blogs
The ERA – An Amendment Who ’s Time Has Come
BY MIKE MAGEE
Believe it or not, The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was first introduced 100 years ago in 1923. But it was only adopted by Congress by a 2/3 majority vote 49 years later in 1972. That was simply step 1 in the world’s most complex and difficult national constitutional amendment process.
Step 2, approval by 3/4 of the states, seemed off to a running start with 28 of the required 38 states signing up that first year. But 1972 was also the year that Phyllis Schafly, an outspoken supporter of patriarchy and stay-at-home motherhood, began echoing her anti-ERA message on Chicago News Radio WBBM. The followin...
Source: The Health Care Blog - May 15, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Ryan Bose-Roy Tags: Health Policy ERA Mike Magee Phyllis Schafly Source Type: blogs
Surviving TMI and AI: the importance of self-initiated self-learning for future physicians
Although adult education is meant to be accomplished without spoon-feeding, academic physicians find it challenging to avoid spoon-feeding their medical students, residents, and fellows when designing curriculums for them during medical school and graduate medical education (GME). With the advent of the internet and digital information, the situation has become worse instead of better. Artificial
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Surviving TMI and AI: the importance of self-initiated self-learning for future physicians originally appeared in KevinMD.com. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - May 14, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Deepak Gupta, MD and Sarwan Kumar, MD Tags: Tech Health IT Source Type: blogs
Friday Feature: Taking Charge of Your Children ’s Education
Colleen HroncichMy oldest child is graduating from college tomorrow, so it has me thinking about our educational journey —which could best be described as eclectic. At various times, we used private school, district school, and cyber charter school. But we ultimately landed on homeschooling. That doesn’t mean they were literally learning at home every day. My kids participated in co‐ops, hybrid classes, dual enrollment, athletics, and more. This gave them access to experts and plenty of social time.It can be scary taking charge of your children ’s education—I remember feeling very relieved when my oldest recei...
Source: Cato-at-liberty - May 12, 2023 Category: American Health Authors: Colleen Hroncich Source Type: blogs
Wanted: Research Capacity Building Program Director
We’re recruiting an accomplished scientist to manage a portfolio of research grants in our Division for Research Capacity Building (DRCB). Job responsibilities involve working collaboratively with other staff to stimulate, plan, advise, direct, and evaluate program activities related to their field of expertise. The candidate selected will manage grants funded through the Native American Research Centers for Health and Institutional Development Award programs (visit the DRCB website for a full list of programs).
Applicants should have a bachelor’s or graduate/higher level advanced degree in a medica...
Source: NIGMS Feedback Loop Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 10, 2023 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Job Announcements Source Type: blogs
Career Conversations: Q & A With Biochemist Prabodhika Mallikaratchy
Credit: CUNY School of Medicine.
“One of the biggest things I hope for in my career is that in 20 years, I still feel the same joy and enthusiasm for research and training that I feel now,” says Prabodhika Mallikaratchy, Ph.D., a professor in the department of molecular, cellular, and biomedical sciences at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine. Dr. Mallikaratchy talks with us about her career path, research on developing new immunotherapies and molecular tools using nucleic acids, and her belief in the importance of being passionate about your career.
Q: How did you first become interested in ...
Source: Biomedical Beat Blog - National Institute of General Medical Sciences - May 10, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Chrissa Chverchko Tags: Being a Scientist Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacology Tools and Techniques DNA Medicines Profiles Proteins Source Type: blogs
