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Physician Health

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Dr. Singh: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH, talks about developing your discipline, staying with your passion and learning to persevere.

Succeed in Med School

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USMLE Step 2: Next step for patient with diarrhea, cramping

This month’s practice test question deals with a 70-year-old woman who was recently hospitalized for pneumonia.

Physician Health

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Dr. Wilson: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Modena Wilson, MD, MPH, says medicine should be built on relationships, not transactions.

Payment & Delivery Models

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New Medicare shared-savings model friendlier to small practices

CMS pairs participation bonus with less risk to get more small practices into Medicare ACOs. May 31 is the deadline to give notice of intent to apply.

Succeed in Med School

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USMLE Step 1: Compare drugs’ effects on arteriolar resistance

An investigator is evaluating the effects of new synthetic drugs. Which conclusions can be drawn from the data?

Federal Advocacy

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Conrad 30 reauthorization bill earns bipartisan support

Underserved communities could be at risk of losing access to physicians if a key program lapses.

Prep for Residency

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What it’s like in critical care medicine: Shadowing Dr. Bosslet

In this specialty, death is a daily reality. To help families with often heartbreaking decisions is an awesome responsibility.

Physician Health

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Chris Clifford: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Medical student Chris Clifford discusses his hope to bridge the gap in quality care for all patients.