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USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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Studying for the USMLE Step 1 when the clock is ticking

If you’re a medical student kicking into high gear to study for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1. An expert from Kaplan Medical gives advice for how to use study time wisely.

Ethics

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Applying medical science and technology to the human brain

Technological advances are expanding the scope and reach of neurosurgery, challenging the line between treatment and enhancement. The January issue of the AMA’s online ethics journal considers this issue from a variety of angles.

Prevention & Wellness

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New community health resources spark dialogue

The American Hospital Association’s (AHA) Community Connections initiative recently released “Ideas & Innovations for Hospital Leaders,” an annual publication highlighting innovative hospital programs to promote community health, access to health care, and other social and basic needs.

Medicare & Medicaid

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Supreme Court considers Medicaid payment rate adequacy

The U.S. Supreme Court is weighing in on whether states must comply with the federal Medicaid Act’s “equal access” provision that is intended to make sure physicians and other health care providers receive sufficient payment to provide care to low-income and disabled patients.

ChangeMedEd Initiative

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How to teach medical students to “feel” like physicians

Forming a professional identity is a crucial part of the medical education process, but not an easy one to define, teach or measure. Faculty from 11 med schools discussed curricula that will help students form a professional identity and “feel” like a physician.

Digital

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Why patient-focused technology could be the future of medicine

To be patient-centered, a digital health tool doesn’t necessarily have to be high-tech. However, innovations are not just about the tech—they are about how we use the tech to take better care of our patients and be better physicians.

Residency Finance

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5 financial goals for residents

Medical student debt combined with a limited income, housing costs and other bills can be stressful to manage. The five major financial goals recommended for residents are fairly simple to understand.

Physician Health

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How many hours are in the average physician workweek?

Most physicians work between 40 and 60 hours per week. Find out how your workweek compares to your peers. Source is "2014 Work/Life Profiles of Today’s Physician" by AMA Insurance.