Education
7 reflections on grief and personal loss as told by a medical student
Being a medical student during your clinical years imparts a certain feeling of invincibility. For many of us, this is our first-time taking care of patients. Our history-taking and physical exam skills are being honed like superpowers. Our clinical knowledge is growing. We begin to take ownership of patients as our own. With all but…
Read MoreMedical students are more than just numbers
Student G.M is a 228. When she came to our school, she was a 31. When she went to college, she was a 1270. Now we must make this number a caring, feeling person who has the empathy to impact the lives of patients for decades. Makes sense, right? Wrong! I played basketball in college…
Read MoreHow can you determine a Caribbean medical school’s quality?
If you open Google and do a search for “Caribbean medical schools,” it will quickly become clear to you that not everyone is a fan, but just because something doesn’t work for one person doesn’t necessarily mean it hasn’t worked for hundreds. Established, upper-tier Caribbean medical schools are credible alternatives for hardworking students unable to…
Read MoreEvents Cancelled or Converted to Electronic due to Corona Virus Outbreak
Events around the globe are being cancelled, postponed or converted to electronic attendance as the Corona Virus Outbreak becomes a reality. Here is a sample of the LA Times list of conferences, concerts and festivals as the changes are being published. If an event you had planned to attend is on the list, check with…
Read MoreZagar Inc working with CSU
Zagar Inc working with Cleveland State University: Senior design is an intregal part of replenishment of the workforce in manufacturing. Pictured here are representatives from Zagar Inc and Cleveland State University. We form relationships that drive the business while keeping on top of technology.
Read MoreWhat it’s like to take a MPH gap year
It has been nearly seven months since I made the decision to take a year off from medical school to pursue a master’s of public health (MPH) degree in Baltimore and nearly eleven months since I last saw a patient. From attending a Public Citizen workshop on access to pharmaceuticals to competing in my first…
Read MoreDon’t Click That Link!
As consumers, we have been taught to NEVER click on the link in an email or text from an unfamiliar party. That is good. It saves many devices from hacks and viruses. But why is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposing debt collectors to be allowed to disclose people’s rights via text or email links…
Read MoreNew Private Education Loan Ombudsman
Student loan debt can be crippling. Student loan debt collectors don’t always follow the rules. If you have a private student loan, and feel the lender is not handling your communications or issues correctly, you can go to the Ombudsman for help. Friday, August 16, The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced the appointment of Robert…
Read MoreUniversity Texas-Austin Pays Tuition for Thousands of Students!
University Texas-Austin Pays Tuition for Thousands of Students!
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