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The future for medical school graduates is changing. The rise of team care and corporate ownership, increasing social polarization, shifting public trust in healthcare, and more are transforming the landscape. Nova Scholars Rebecca Etz and Kurt Stange wanted to better understand what this means to medical students as they think about their futures. Through interviews, authors found students were thinking about many important factors, including systemic issues and persistent inequity in healthcare; urgent social, environmental, and policy issues such as climate change and health policy; the influence of student debt on career decisions; and avenues in advocacy to create a better health care system for patients and providers. Read the article and many insightful quotes from the students: https://ow.ly/E2Mm50SNsfz #MedicalStudent #Medicine #MedicalSchool #Physician #HealthCare #FutureDoctor

The Overlooked Specialists: A Call for Recognition in Public Health It’s both surprising and disheartening to witness a situation where a doctor, who has dedicated additional four years to an internship or residency in public health—much like their peers in other esteemed specialties such as cardiology or hematology—finds themselves unrecognized by human resources as a specialist. This lack of acknowledgment raises serious concerns about the value placed on public health as a discipline. Public health doctors play a crucial role in safeguarding communities, preventing disease, and shaping health policies that impact millions of lives. Yet, despite the rigorous training and significant contributions they make, their expertise often goes unnoticed. This oversight not only undermines their professional standing but also diminishes the critical importance of public health in the broader medical landscape. It is imperative that we rectify this injustice. Public health specialists deserve the same recognition and respect afforded to their counterparts in other medical fields. To disregard their qualifications is not just unfair—it’s a disservice to the very foundations of our healthcare systems. I would be keen to hear your perspectives on this issue and how we might advocate for the recognition that public health specialists rightfully deserve. #PublicHealth

If you are a medical student or pre-med considering medical school, don't miss this important discussion about preventing the biggest challenge encountered by physicians today. Thanks to Hope4Med for sponsoring this timely event! #medicalstudents #premed #Healthsciencesstudents

Article on what we can do after pre-health Many employment options are available to those who complete a pre-health degree. Many choose to attend medical school, which leads to careers as doctors or surgeons. Programs for nursing or physician assistants, on the other hand, provide faster paths to clinical practice. Allied health professions that concentrate on patient rehabilitation, such physical therapy or radiologic technology, are also feasible. A Master of Public Health (MPH) is frequently required for positions in public health, which involve the prevention of disease and the promotion of health. A PhD can open doors to professions in biomedical research for individuals with a passion for study. A Master of Health Administration (MHA) is usually required, however health administration offers prospects for successful management of healthcare facilities. Every route has special benefits and ways to advance the healthcare industry.

Last week at the Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC), I had the great opportunity to present on The role of healthcare professionals in the promotion of Physical Activity (PA) and the importance of incorporating PA Counseling into healthcare education! 🏃♂️ 🏥 I was excited to be joined by placement students from Physiotherapy and Diagnostic Radiography, who shared their insights and experiences from their education. They also highlighted some best practices they've observed during their clinical placements, providing valuable real-world context for our discussion. As sedentary lifestyles continue to rise, the role of healthcare professionals in promoting physical activity has never been more critical. Chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and obesity are increasingly prevalent, yet many healthcare professionals feel underprepared to counsel patients on how to incorporate PA into their daily lives. In my presentation, I discussed: The urgent need to train future healthcare professionals in PA counseling. How PA can prevent and manage non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Strategies to integrate PA training into undergraduate healthcare curricula. The role of behavior change techniques and motivational interviewing in helping patients adopt active lifestyles. Looking forward, we’ll also be hosting a practical workshop soon for these students to continue sharing their experiences and collaborate on ways to embed physical activity into healthcare settings and healthcare professionals’ training programs. Together, we can ensure that the next generation of healthcare professionals is equipped to lead the way in promoting healthier, more active lifestyles! 💡💪 Thank you Catherine Holborn and Emily Newton for the collaboration! #HealthcareEducation #PhysicalActivity #PhysicalActivityCounseling #Prevention #ChronicDiseasePrevention #HealthPromotion #HealthcareEducation #MedicalEducation #MotivationalInterviewing #Physiotherapy #ActiveLifestyle #EveryMoveCounts

📣 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀! 🎓 Join us for an essential event: 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗜𝘁 💪🧠 I’m thrilled to join Dana Cowles and Joe Sherman MD in this important conversation on October 23rd, 2024. We'll be discussing "𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻," providing valuable strategies for premed and medical students. 🌍💡 Burnout can have a profound impact on your well-being and academic success, but we’re here to help. This event will offer practical tips on stress management, building resilience, and maintaining wellness throughout your medical journey. 🌱💼 🗓️ Event Details & Registration:  https://lu.ma/4ku037fc 🕒 Date & Time: October 23rd, 2024 | 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM GMT+𝟯 📍 Location: Zoom Let’s create a culture of wellness together within the medical community. Don’t miss out! #MedicalSchool #BurnoutPrevention #StudentWellness #MentalHealth #Resilience #StressManagement #HealthcareCommunity #FutureDoctors #MedSchoolLife #PhysicianWellness #MedicalEducation #SelfCare #Wellbeing #HealthcareProfessionals #MindfulnessInMedicine

In the vast healthcare landscape, medical assistants and physician assistants are crucial yet distinct roles that often don’t receive the spotlight they deserve. Our latest blog explores the key differences between these two positions, highlighting their unique contributions to healthcare teams and patient care. Educators, this article is a valuable resource for helping students understand these roles and their career potential. Discover the distinctions and learn which role might align best with your students’ career aspirations. https://bit.ly/3AeFyX6 #HealthcareEducation #MedicalAssistant #PhysicianAssistant #CareerGuidance #HealthcareRoles #EducatorResources #CaringSupport

"The principal problem we have is not the lack of solutions. It's a lack of implementation. We don't have a health-care crisis. We have an implementation crisis." Echoing Barack Obama's best career advice: “Just know how to get stuff done.” Great symposium on the future of medical education in Vancouver, British Columbia this week. Speakers drew on published comments from renowned Canadian journalist, Andre Picard, who went onto to add: “Since the advent of medicare, there have been at least 150 high-level government-sponsored reports written about the need to reform. Every one of those reports features a long list of recommendations — most of which, unfortunately, have not been acted upon.” This might feel familiar to many people but relatively little attention has been given to the pivotal importance of how we educate and, therefore, socialise medical and other clinical staff together for the benefit of patient care, especially integrated services. It’s been 50 years since British Columbia opened a new medical school and Simon Fraser University and Fraser Health have a golden opportunity to reimagine education. So much has changed in medicine and education over the past half century, so why get stuck with what’s gone before? Advancements in technology, such as increased use of virtual reality and simulation-based training for hands-on learning, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into curriculum development, offer students a much brighter future. Progressive medical schools also seem to place greater emphasis on interprofessional education to enhance collaboration between healthcare professionals before they actually start clinical practice. The best way to develop team based skills, and team based respect, between different professions, is to train together where appropriate. Enlightening to share the platform with Dr Victoria Lee, CEO of Fraser Health, Dr Anson Koo, University of British Columbia & FH and Dr Teresa Chan, founding Dean of the new Toronto Metropolitan University Medical School. #medicaleducation #medicalschools #education #virtualreality #ai #simulation #primarycare #canada #multiprofessional #machinelearning #integratedcare #communitycare #jdi

Maximizing the likelihood of your medical school students securing their preferred residency specialty is a critical success factor that serves as an indicator of your program’s effectiveness. How can #MedicalSchools analyze and improve residency match rates? Our team at Acuity Insights has interviewed #MedicalEducation partners in several regions and found this resounding theme: insights from Match Data are limited and hard to get in its current format. Here’s how our MSPE Builder can do the heavy lifting for you: • Help examine the challenges and opportunities in the residency match process • Provide automated processes that pull relevant MSPE and Match Data • Map a future path to match rate optimization The result: improved learner and program outcomes in the future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9r_tzPv #MatchWeek #MedEd #MedicalResidents #HigherEducation #HigherEd

Empowering Medical Professionals: A Solution to Burnout and the Future of Healthcare Discover how East Tennessee medical students and therapy field professionals are combating burnout and taking control of their careers. Learn about the American Academy of Family Physicians' alternative model for care, and find out why it's gaining recognition. Join us as we discuss the impact of burnout on healthcare and explore exciting opportunities in the evolving field of alternative healthcare careers. #MedicalProfessionals #BurnoutPrevention #AlternativeHealthcare #CareerOpportunities #FutureofHealthcare #TherapyField #PhysicianWellbeing #HealthcareModel #WorkLifeBalance #MedicalCommunity