The Highs and Lows of Medical OncologyThe Highs and Lows of Medical Oncology
A medical oncologist shares the pros and cons of this specialty. Student BMJ (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - May 22, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news

What Has Caused This Patient's Blind Spot?What Has Caused This Patient's Blind Spot?
Methyl alcohol ingestion is toxic, and may present as vision problems. USMLEasy from McGraw-Hill (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - May 21, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Interactive Quiz Source Type: news

Student PioneersStudent Pioneers
Throughout history, medical students have made important contributions to medicine. Read about these innovative students who blazed a trail in medical research. Student BMJ (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - May 8, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news

Can a Company Dictate Employees' Contraception Efforts?Can a Company Dictate Employees' Contraception Efforts?
A private company has argued in court that it should not have to cover employees' contraception methods that it feels are morally wrong. Should they have that right? Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 25, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news

'Appy Days'Appy Days
Take a look at these helpful smartphone applications for medical students. Student BMJ (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 24, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news

Put the Patient First: Producing Rapid, Accurate DiagnosesPut the Patient First: Producing Rapid, Accurate Diagnoses
Should laboratory professionals be more involved in helping physicians select and interpret appropriate testing? Laboratory Medicine (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 23, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Journal Article 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

Want to Study Medicine Abroad?Want to Study Medicine Abroad?
Find out about the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of studying abroad. Student BMJ (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 11, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news

Experts Move to Tackle On-Campus Mental Health CrisisExperts Move to Tackle On-Campus Mental Health Crisis
Experts are taking action to address the growing mental health crisis on US college campuses that involves high rates of severe stress, mental illness, and substance abuse in millions of students. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 10, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

How Can I Deal With 'Difficult' Patients and Families?How Can I Deal With 'Difficult' Patients and Families?
Here are 5 tips for keeping the lines of communication open between physicians and patients/families. Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - April 4, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Ask the Expert Source Type: news

Rediscovering the Unconscious MindRediscovering the Unconscious Mind
Psychoanalysts and evolutionists may differ in their views of the unconscious mind, but perhaps the time has come for a mutual understanding. Postgraduate Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - March 31, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news

Researching YouResearching You
In this interview, Lynn Monrouxe discusses her work in medical education research and its important role in student development. Student BMJ (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - March 24, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news

Soft Options and SuperheroesSoft Options and Superheroes
The Medikidz comic books help children learn about medical information in a format they can relate to. Student BMJ (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - March 10, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Med Students Journal Article Source Type: news

e-Cigs No Deterrent, Likely Contributor, to Teen Smokinge-Cigs No Deterrent, Likely Contributor, to Teen Smoking
Far from claims that e-cigarettes may help curb conventional cigarette use in youth, new research suggests that these increasingly popular products may actually contribute to nicotine addiction. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - March 6, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

'I'm Not Really an Expert on That...''I'm Not Really an Expert on That...'
Being a specialist includes learning about things that you may not actually see in practice, says Dr. Richard Plotzker. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines)
Source: Medscape Med Students Headlines - March 5, 2014 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Expert Column Source Type: news