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Gillian Alex, MD
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Finding my place in medicine: Gillian Alex, MD, thoracic surgeon

For Dr. Alex, strong mentorship at Rush University System for Health made all the difference in her decision to join the team.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
Suzanna Fox, MD
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5 Min Read

Finding my place in medicine: Suzanna Fox, MD, ob-gyn

Dr. Fox chose Advocate Health after building early trust and connection during residency, shaping her 34-year ob-gyn career in Charlotte.

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Transition to Attending
Finding My Place in Medicine
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7 Min Read

Who's on site for care at “medical spas”? Not usually a physician

The med spa industry is thriving, but even relatively simple cosmetic procedures can cause patient harm. That makes having a physician on site a must.

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Scope of Practice
Fighting for Physicians
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4 Min Read

How and when medical students should seek early clinical exposure

Though academics come first, shadowing, scribing, or volunteering in a free clinic can help medical students hone other vital skills before clerkship. 

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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7 Min Read

A pledge to detect type 1 diabetes and celiac disease early

Sanford Health is leading the nation’s largest integrated rural effort to screen children for type 1 diabetes, giving families answers before illness strikes.

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Population Health
Health System Spotlight
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5 Min Read

CMS should revise pay proposals to strengthen private practice

AMA urges CMS officials to look at the data and work with physicians to meet shared goals and improve access to care.

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Medicare & Medicaid
Fighting for Physicians
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8 Min Read

What the higher Step 2 CK passing score means for your study prep

USMLE Step 2 CK performance can have big implications for Match. Find out why the change happened and what medical students should do now.

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Succeed in Med School
Succeeding in Medical School
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about breast-cancer prevention

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States. Two physicians share how you can reduce your risk. 

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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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4 Min Read

How much can ambient AI scribes help cut doctor burnout?

A JAMA Network Open study finds a big effect after one month. Catch up with what else physicians are reading in JAMA Network journals.

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