Mid-April marked the end of the University of Florida College of Medicine’s Transition to Residency course led by Amanda Frantz, M.D., and organized by the UF Department of Anesthesiology. This three-week course is designed to prepare medical students for their next steps as residents and is the capstone to their medical education. Frantz, assistant professor…| Department of Anesthesiology » College of Medicine » University o...
During her initial year at Harvard Medical School, MD student Lilly Montesano Scheibe was diagnosed with narcolepsy with cataplexy, a neurological disorder causing extreme daytime drowsiness and sudden muscle weakness. The diagnosing physician advised Montesano Scheibe, a medical student, to research the condition on UpToDate and suggested it might impact her future career adversely. Feeling| The Latest National Disability News
Most students pursuing medical degrees at Johns Hopkins University will receive free tuition, thanks to a $1 billion gift from businessman Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization. “As the U.S. struggles to recover from a disturbing decline in life expectancy, our country faces a serious shortage of doctors, nurses, and public health professionals," Bloomberg said.| Spirit of Change Magazine