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February 25, 2025
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Fellowship directors: Gender equity training critical for patient care, physician workforce

Fellowship directors: Gender equity training critical for patient care, physician workforce

Directors of hematology-oncology fellowship programs reported that gender equity training is critical for patient care and the physician workforce, yet this type of training is uncommon in most programs, according to study results.

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February 24, 2025
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'This hurts': Third annual primary care scorecard details field's systemic underinvestment

'This hurts': Third annual primary care scorecard details field's systemic underinvestment

The third annual national primary care scorecard spotlighted underinvestment in the field and the detrimental, worsening impact it has on primary care providers.

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January 16, 2025
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Survey reveals ‘disproportionate barriers’ to success among Latina physicians

Survey reveals ‘disproportionate barriers’ to success among Latina physicians

Latinas in the U.S. medical system experience disproportionate barriers and discriminatory behaviors from colleagues and patients, according to results of an online survey.

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January 14, 2025
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Dobbs decision continues to affect US physician workforce

<i>Dobbs</i> decision continues to affect US physician workforce

The Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Association decision continues to have a significant impact on the physician workforce, according to results of an online survey.

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January 08, 2025
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Rheumatology PAs more satisfied with job vs other specialties despite lower pay

Rheumatology PAs more satisfied with job vs other specialties despite lower pay

Physician assistants in rheumatology report higher job satisfaction and lower levels of burnout than those in other specialties despite working similar hours and receiving lower pay, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

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January 02, 2025
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Patient-initiated follow-up, telemedicine lead to more efficient spondyloarthritis care

Patient-initiated follow-up, telemedicine lead to more efficient spondyloarthritis care

Individuals with spondyloarthritis can reduce their number of rheumatology visits through patient-initiated follow-up with asynchronous telehealth, without sacrificing outcomes, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.

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October 30, 2024
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Top in hem/onc: More federally sponsored trials needed; exercise may boost cognition

Top in hem/onc: More federally sponsored trials needed; exercise may boost cognition

A retrospective study revealed that industry-sponsored clinical trials have enrolled significantly more participants than federally sponsored trials over the past decade.

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October 29, 2024
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HBCU students experience unique barriers to medical school admissions

HBCU students experience unique barriers to medical school admissions

Students from historically Black colleges and universities experience unique barriers to medical school admissions, including preferential treatment of students from predominantly white institutions, according to study results.

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October 24, 2024
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BLOG: Understanding international medical graduates’ challenges is ‘crucial’

BLOG: Understanding international medical graduates&rsquo; challenges is &lsquo;crucial&rsquo;

International medical graduates — physicians who complete medical school or equivalent outside of the U.S. or Canada — comprise almost one-third of all practicing U.S. oncologists.

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October 02, 2024
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Q&A: New AAFP president will focus on 'strengthening our future' in a culture of wellness

Q&A: New AAFP president will focus on 'strengthening our future' in a culture of wellness

New American Academy of Family Physicians President Jennifer L. Brull, MD, FAAFP, said she is committed to helping create a more stable system focused on physician well-being during her tenure.

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