- New Dean at Weill Cornell Medical College- The New York Times announced that Dr. Laurie H. Glimcher, Harvard University researcher and professor, will be the new dean of Weill Cornell Medical College. Glimcher, who has strong connections to pharmaceutical companies such as Merck and Bristol-Myers Squibb, hopes to build a partnership between the public and private sectors. Dr. Antonio M. Gotto Jr., the current dean, will be stepping down in January.
- “Breeding Nice Doctors. It’s All the Rage”- The New York Times looks at whether a doctor’s bedside manner is as important as society makes it seem. While it has become very important for medical schools to ensure their candidates have strong communication skills and know how to show empathy, there is often an inverse relationship between “competence and compassion.” The article argues that sometimes the best doctors are the ones with the worst interpersonal skills. But, do we really have to choose one over the other?
- Yoga Becoming Part of Mainstream Medicine?- The Huffington Post looks at the fact that an increasing number of medical schools are introducing integrative medicine into their classrooms. Some schools go as far as practicing yoga and tai-chi as an elective for a month, and others simply give a few hours of classes. But the fact that 38% of Americans reported using some forms of alternative medicine in 2007 indicates that it is important for clinical practitioners to be familiar with it. Could Yoga be part of “the future” of healthcare?
- Best Ways to Pay for Medical School- US News reports that the median debt level for graduating medical students was $155,000 in 2008. While the number sounds scary there are many resources and websites available to help student manage their debt. For example, financial aid officers, scholarship programs and loan repayment programs are a great way to lower your debt.
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