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Physician Health

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

Joshua Lesko, MD, hopes for a future in medicine where the patient-physician relationship is paramount.
Pregnant woman being attended to by midwife.

Scope of Practice

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Bill allows independent practice for certified nurse-midwives

Patients want and deserve vital physician leadership of care teams.

Physician Health

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Lee Ouyang: The moment I knew medicine was my calling

Fourth-year medical student Lee Ouyang on getting to know patients’ stories and seeing his colleagues do amazing things daily.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 2: Determine the next step in treating hypertension

This USMLE® Step 2 practice test question deals with a 57-year-old female who presents with worsening dyspnea.
Physician showing a patient her medical chart.

Prevention & Wellness

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Congress urged: Save evidence-based diabetes prevention program

Leading organizations in diabetes prevention call for continued funding of the CDC’s effective, low-cost program to block onset of the disease.

Physician Health

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

Palliative care specialist Kyle P. Edmonds, MD, says medicine is a flawed, beautiful, human endeavor that calls on physicians to be curious, flexible and knowledgeable.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2

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USMLE Step 1: Predict the effect of a trial contraceptive

Researchers analyze the urine of women taking an oral contraceptive. Match the data with the parameter being measured.

Physician Health

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

Pathologist Genevieve Crane, MD, PhD, keeps up hope and appreciates each complex and loved soul awaiting a diagnosis whom she encounters in practice.