Category Archives: Medical School

Extracurriculars May Improve Med School Applicants' Chances

When I prepared my medical school application back in the "old days," applicants filled the MCAT out by hand, and it was only offered twice a year. At the time, I could not understand why it was so important for … Continue reading

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Harvard Medical School Adviser: Fainting could signal larger medical issue

QUESTION: Last week I was running errands when I suddenly broke out in a sweat. Before I knew it, I had fainted. This has never happened to me before. What made me faint? Could something serious be wrong? And how … Continue reading

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Survey: First-year medical school enrollment expected to increase

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the number of students entering medical school will show an increase of nearly 30 percent from its starting point in 2002 to projections for 2016.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medical+school&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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Medical School Moves Closer to Reality at University of Texas at Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas at Austin welcomes today's vote by the Board of Regents to invest in building a new medical school that will be part of our flagship university.Source:http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=medical+school&ei=UTF-8&fl=0&x=wrt

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UT System regents back medical school in Valley

The University of Texas System signaled significant progress toward establishing a four-year Rio Grande Valley medical school on Thursday, yet raised more questions than answers. At their Thursday meeting, the UT System Board of Regents allotted funding to the University of Texas at Austin for a medical school Continue reading

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UT regents commit, with conditions, to establishing medical school in Austin

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UMass Medical quietly gaining star quality

In a state that prides itself on its medical and scientific prowess, UMass Medical School is perhaps its best-kept secret. Established by the legislature just 50 years ago, the school is undergoing a growth spurt that has been little noticed by the general public but has caught the attention of people at the cutting edge of scientific research. The Worcester campus is adding 100 faculty to fill a $400 million biomedical research building set to open this year Continue reading

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Dade Medical College Launches New School of Online Education

MIAMI, May 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Dade Medical College launches its new online campus as the college continues to expand its offerings of specialized allied healthcare and nursing education programs for the community. The college launched their new Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) program and their Associate of Science Degree in Medical Billing and Coding program to their online education students on Monday, April 30. Continue reading

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YouTube Medical School LIVE Open dislocation thumb – Video


02-05-2012 01:52 LIVE Open dislocation thumb of IP jnt and bony ligament avulsion of radial collateral ligament (RCL) of MCP jnt*. Continue reading

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YouTube Medical School QUIZ Palpations post-op ? How to treat – Video


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Board of Regents votes to bring medical school to UT Austin

Board of Regents votes to bring medical school to UT Austin by KVUE.com kvue.com Posted on May 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM Updated today at 4:35 PM AUSTIN–The University of Texas Board of Regents has taken a step toward establishing a medical school inAustin. OnThursday the governing board pledged an estimated $30 million a year toward the effort. “UT has a great impact on Texas and the world Continue reading

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UT regents unanimously approve medical school

Photo courtesy The University of Texas System The school will be anchored at the flagship UT campus which is already conducting health care-related research. Back in September, State Sen Continue reading

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University of Pittsburgh Medical School Professor Secures Funding for Beating the BluesUS Research Study

PITTSBURGH, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Funding for a four-year, $2.6-million research study that could impact how certain mental health conditions are managed in primary care settings has been secured by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine professor. The research study is designed to evaluate the effectiveness of Beating the BluesUS, an online cognitive behavioral therapy program that is sold and supported by U Squared Interactive, LLC Continue reading

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UT Regents Approve Austin Med School

The doctor isn’t in, but he’s on the way. Thursday, the UT Board of Regents gave the green light to creating a medical school on the Austin campus. Continue reading

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Stanford professors propose 'lecture-less' medical school classes

Public release date: 2-May-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Ruthann Richter richter1@stanford.edu 650-725-8047 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. Dramatic changes are needed in medical student education, including a substantial reduction in the number of traditional lectures, according to a perspective piece to be published May 3 in the New England Journal of Medicine by two Stanford University professors Continue reading

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New Projections Show Medical School Enrollment on Pace to Reach Thirty Percent Increase by 2016

Newswise Washington, D.C., May 3, 2012New data released today show that enrollment at U.S. medical schools is on target to reach an increase of 30 percent by 2016, according to the annual Medical School Enrollment Survey conducted by the AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) Center for Workforce Studies. Continue reading

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ProUroCare Medical Receives FDA Clearance for ProUroScan Elasticity Imaging System

MINNEAPOLIS, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –ProUroCare Medical Inc. (PUMD.OB), provider of proprietary medical imaging products, announced today it has received clearance from the U.S. Continue reading

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Who Is Responsible For Medical Coverage If Child Is Injured At School?

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University Hospitals Case Medical Center's Harrington Discovery Institute Launches Grant Program to Accelerate Drug …

CLEVELAND, May 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –University Hospitals Case Medical Center’s Harrington Discovery Institute has announced a grant competition that serves as a nationwide search for physician-scientists seeking support to accelerate their promising drug discoveries into novel treatments for patients. Continue reading

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MAST medical school celebrates grand opening

HOMESTEAD, Fla. (WSVN) — A South Florida high school dedicated to students pursuing medical careers is adding new features to their state-of-the-art facility. Continue reading

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