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3 ways virtual patients help medical students step up their game

Virtual patient simulations—in EHRs, in virtual reality, and more—help across a number of media; medical education is embracing technology to the benefit of trainees. Here’s how.

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3 ways medical schools are embracing gamification

Role-playing games, "escape rooms" and virtual reality are putting a new twist on med school. Find out more about innovative gamification ideas for medical education.

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Why medical schools are building 3-year programs

Physician shortages and mounting student-loan debt are encouraging the growth of three-year medical school programs.

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How 3 medical schools use informatics for precise assessment

Technology is playing a growing role in medical student and program assessment. Find out how.

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How AI is driving new medical frontier for physician training

Medical students at Duke are taking part in machine-learning projects that can change how care is delivered and save lives. Find out how AI is being used in medical education.

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3 big ethical issues medical school doesn’t prepare you for

Find out more about three major ethical issues in health care on which new physicians believe they should have received more guidance.

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3 reasons your Snapchat habit won’t help you master the EHR

Tech savvy medical students find themselves in foreign territory when it comes to learning the ins and outs of EHRs. Find out why.

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Prioritizing an overlooked lesson in medical school: How to lead

Physicians are expected to lead health care teams, yet medical schools traditionally offer few opportunities for students to take leadership roles in shaping curricula. Change is afoot.

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South Africa program takes health systems science international

A forthcoming collaboration examining health systems science concepts within the context of international health care systems could yield global benefits.

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