Medical schools seek applicants with a solid academic foundation, compassionate patient care skills, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Beyond grades and test scores, medical school admissions committees prioritize candidates with well-rounded experiences, including research involvement, volunteer work, leadership roles, and clinical exposure. Applicants who can articulate their motivations for pursuing medicine clearly understand the challenges and rewards of a medical career and convey a genuine desire to make a positive impact on society stand out in the admissions process. Nnek ..read more

Growing Rates of Hepatitis B and C Infections  According to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report, there has been a rise in deaths due to viral hepatitis, the second leading infectious cause of death globally. There are about 1.3 million deaths annually, almost tied with tuberculosis, which is the other top infectious killer. Even with improved tools for diagnosis and treatment, testing and treatment coverage rates have stopped. It is still possible to reach the WHO elimination goal by 2030 with quick and effective actions being taken now until then.  Fr ..read more

Palliative care is a recent specialty in medicine that was established in the second half of the 20th and early 21st century. In 1964, a landmark publication by Dame Cicely Saunders paved the way for the first hospices and the creation of the medical field of palliative care. At the time, much focus was on identifying the patient’s symptoms and curing the ailment. For patients who had no available cure, there was not yet a framework that would simply focus on relieving their pain and providing a comfortable environment for them during end-of-life treatment.  “Well doctor, the pain be ..read more

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a typical requirement for aspiring medical professionals, serving as a critical benchmark in their journey toward admission to medical school. Understanding how the MCAT is scored is essential for prospective applicants, as it not only demystifies the evaluation process but also sheds light on the significance of each section and overall performance. The MCAT is scaled and equated so that scores have the same meaning, no matter when you test. Multiple-choice Sections on the MCAT The number of questions you correctly answer determines your scores on ..read more

While most pre-meds are considering what major to pursue as an undergraduate, a minor can often be an afterthought. Minors are less critical than majors but can help portray your interest in medicine and gain skills to become a physician. Follow the steps and ask yourself if you’d like to do a minor. Remember, it’s all about how you feel about it. 1. Determine whether or not you should declare a minor in the first place.  The first thing to note is that minors are optional compared to a major. Minors are a way to differentiate yourself from other applicants, but they are more of an addit ..read more

For career changers or those needing to boost their GPA, postbaccalaureate premedical (postbacc premed) programs are essential for nontraditional premed students to work toward getting into medical school. Postbacc premed programs generally provide the basic required classes you would need to apply to medical school and are best for those who have never taken those classes before or those who need to retake them. Located at various colleges and universities throughout the country, there are many options to choose from. When selecting a program, it is important to consider if it is intended fo ..read more

Image retrieved from: ,,,https://www.smoothradio.com/features/andrea-bocelli-blind-age-wife-net-worth-facts/  Andrea Bocelli's journey is not only a testament to his unparalleled musical talent but also to the indomitable spirit that propelled him beyond the confines of congenital glaucoma. Born with a condition that threatened to dim his world, Bocelli's story is one of resilience, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of his passion for music. Despite facing significant challenges, he defied the odds, proving that with unwavering perseverance, one can transcend even the darkest of ..read more

According to a new study by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, emergency medical services (EMS) offer different quality of care to patients calling 911. This study showed that EMS's response to patient safety differed between urban and rural areas. Pre Hospital Care points out some methods for better care when there are 911 responses, which will have positive outcomes for patients in the US. EMS services in the US usually rely on response times to measure the performance of the service. The study focuses more on condition-specific clinical care in an emergency rather than just the a ..read more

As antibiotics became widespread after World War II, the specter of infectious disease subsided as the leading cause of death in the United States and was quickly overtaken by cardiovascular disease. This coincided closely with the founding of the American College of Cardiovascular Medicine, and given the urgency of the illnesses under its purview, the field rapidly expanded.1 Many sub-specialties of cardiovascular medicine have developed, including vascular and endovascular medicine. The innovations of research in these sub-specialties have drastically improved available methods of care ..read more

Hope is a multidimensional concept made of both feelings and the way of thinking. Hope is a feeling that many healthcare professionals have for their patients, especially those with chronic health conditions. Their feelings of hope impact the way that individuals see their health and health-related problems. Researchers also strive to use hope as a resource for promoting health. Patients of all types of illnesses mention how hope keeps them motivated. A Swedish nurse, Eva Benzein, interviewed people with cancer who received palliative home care about hope. Participants of the study described ..read more