Global Ethics and the Care vs. Cure Dilemma
It was the second day of clinic at Batey Aleman, and we were waiting for our next patient. A frail woman turned the corner…
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“Stop by, I Have a Keurig”
A CONVERSATION WITH CYNTHIA STANDLEY, PHD This month, I had the opportunity to talk with Cynthia Standley, PhD, the director of the Neurological Sciences…
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How About a Side of MPH With That MD?
Thinking about doubling up on degrees? We are currently MS2s enrolled in the MD/MPH program, so we are still less than halfway done. With…
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Student Advising 101
As many of you know, Dr. Susan Kaib took a new position this year in student advising. Dr. Kaib, a recipient of the Gold…
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The Highs and Lows of Medicine
Seeing the beginning of a new life is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Having to tell a mother that the new…
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Yá’át’ééh Shimá
“No ifs, ands, or buts” is a common phrase used to assess the cognitive function of elderly patients who present with signs of dementia—but…
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Exercise and Nutrition in Medicine
The United States has the highest level of health expenditure in the world [1]. This means that the US spends more of its gross…
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Surviving (and Enjoying) Your First Year
You tackled the MCAT, maintained a competitive GPA, held leadership positions, and made it through the interviews. And now you’re sitting in (what will…
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One Month Rural
A visit to the doctor often results in a prescription sent off to your pharmacy—conceivably for antibiotics, analgesics or antidepressants. If you’re feeling quite…
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Improving pediatric cancer care disparities
In 2007, the 5-year survival rate for children with acute leukemia in Baja California, Mexico was estimated at 10% (vs. 88% in the United States).
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