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Flipping the Script: Can Classroom Changes Boost CPR Skills?

February 27, 2025

Imagine if learning CPR was as easy as watching a video at home and then practicing in class. This is the idea behind the flipped classroom. In a flipped classroom, students watch videos or read materials before class. Then, they spend class time doing hands-on activities. This approach has gained a

education

Precision Medicine: Medical Students' New Playground

February 22, 2025

Medical students are getting a taste of the future of healthcare. They're diving into Precision Medicine (PM), a fancy term for using lots of data to make better treatment plans. This isn't just about memorizing facts; it's about understanding how genes, lifestyle, and environment all play a part in

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Smart Tech in Medicine: How AI is Changing Doctor Training

February 21, 2025

Doctors often face a mountain of patient data that can be messy and incomplete. This makes it tough for them to stay updated with the latest research and developments. NYU Langone Health in New York City has found a clever way to help the next generation of doctors tackle these issues. They've cr

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AI in the Classroom: What Do Medical Students and Teachers Really Think?

February 20, 2025

ChatGPT is a big deal in the world of artificial intelligence. It's a tool that can understand and generate human-like text, which makes it super useful for teaching and learning. But what do medical students and teachers in Saudi Arabia think about using ChatGPT in their classrooms? Not much is kno

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Instagram: A New Microscope for Medical Students?

February 20, 2025

Imagine this: instead of peering through a microscope, medical students are swiping through Instagram. Sounds crazy, right? But that's exactly what's happening in some medical schools. Histology, the study of tissues, is a core subject in medical education. It's all about understanding the tiny stru

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Breastmilk Breakthroughs: A Journey Through Time

February 19, 2025

The story of human milk (HM) research starts way back in the early 1900s, when it was part of dairy science. Some of the first scientists to study HM were David Forsyth, Lucy Naish, and Disney Cran. They knew HM was important, and they wanted to understand it better. These scientists built on what p

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Helping Hands: How Coaching Shapes Young Doctors' Journeys

February 18, 2025

Imagine this: young doctors, fresh out of school, diving into the intense world of medical training. It's a tough gig, right? Long hours, high stress, and a constant learning curve. But what if there was a way to make this journey a bit smoother? Enter coaching. It's not just about learning the rope

education

Idaho's Medical Education Shake-Up: A New Path?

February 15, 2025

Idaho is at a crossroads when it comes to medical education. The state is thinking about leaving a long-standing partnership with the University of Washington and three other states in the Western region. This partnership, known as WWAMI, has been around for 50 years and has allowed Idaho students t

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The Battle for Inclusivity in Medical Schools

February 13, 2025

Medical schools are under fire. Not from a new virus or a natural disaster. But from political attacks. These attacks are targeting programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. These programs are crucial for creating a medical workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. But

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Medical School Stress: The Silent Struggle in Tamil Nadu

February 10, 2025

Have you ever wondered about the mental health of medical postgraduates? It is important. Experts in Tamil Nadu have been concerned about how many future doctors in postgraduate programs are struggling daily. At this point in time, depression is lurking on their students' heels , affecting more th