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Nature Medicine, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04438-y Will medical trainees who rely on AI fail to develop foundational independent clinical reasoning? This Perspective outlines a precautionary framework to preserve foundational competence while supporting safe and effective AI integration in medical training.

Santa Clara U Receives $175M Gift for New Medical School Susan H. Greenberg Mon, 05/18/2026 - 03:00 AM Byline(s) Susan H. Greenberg

Nature Medicine, Published online: 15 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41591-026-04412-8 What Galen’s dissections reveal about tacit learning in modern medical education

COMMENCEMENT: Driven by their own experiences with childhood illness — along with breakthrough research experience and service to the community — Taylor Renneker and Jason Toliao are looking forward to medical school. The post How early health challenges fueled two graduating seniors’ passion for medicine appeared first on USC .

Driven by their own experiences with childhood illness — along with breakthrough research experience and service to the community — two stand-out USC Dornsife students look forward to medical school. The post How early health challenges fueled two graduating seniors’ passion for medicine appeared first on USC Dornsife .

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BackgroundTraditional pharmacology tutorials may limit clinical reasoning development in managing life-threatening conditions. Although high-fidelity simulation offers realistic learning, little is known about its comparative effectiveness in teaching pharmacology to undergraduate students.MethodologyA quasi-experimental study compared traditional tutorials with simulation-based practical among s…

Can recording a podcast help you ace an exam? Researchers tested if actively producing audio content improved medical students' knowledge of heart defects compared to passive listening, yielding promising but inconclusive results.

BackgroundGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) platforms such as ChatGPT are rapidly reshaping higher education, particularly in medical learning environments. Although several researches have examined students’ perceptions and attitudes toward ChatGPT in Saudi Arabia, context-specific evidence focusing on medical students and their practical engagement with ChatGPT remained limited.Objectives…

From robotic patients that bleed to VR-guided brain surgery, discover how the digital revolution is transforming medical education

Northwestern undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in medicine and the life sciences recently participated in the spring break intensive portion of the NU Docs program, an immersive experience designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to different healthcare settings. The post NU Docs Program Provides Aspiring Physicians a Pathway to Medicine appeared first on News Cente…

The Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) College of Medicine continues to demonstrate its impact in training physicians who serve communities most in need, according to the latest U.S. News & [...] The post Northeast Ohio Medical University’s College of Medicine advances in latest U.S. News & World Report rankings appeared first on NEOMED .

Next step Choose the next useful decision step first. Use the guide or checklist that matches this page's intent before you ask for a manuscript-level diagnostic. Quick answer: Medical education research has a dedicated publishing ecosystem that's smaller and more community-driven than most clinical fields. The journals in this space are mostly owned by educational organizations (AAMC, AMEE, ASME…

Years of hard work and dreams were folded into envelopes. On March 20th, medical students discovered where their career journey would take them for residency. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Internal Medicine Residency Program paired 31 categorical residents, 8 preliminary residents, and 7 Medicine/Pediatrics residents. This curriculum teaches internists how to provide compassio…

Career shifts can happen in any industry, and the medical field is no exception. St. George’s University (SGU) has welcomed career changers from all walks of life, including photographers, pilots and even martial arts fighters. So, nurses, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics can most definitely become doctors. Transitioning from a clinical role to a physician role may not be comm…

Last week’s big announcement: Secretary Kennedy and Secretary McMahon Celebrate Medical School Commitments to Increase Nutrition Training for Future Doctors The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Department of Education convened leaders from 53 of the nation’s top medical schools across 31 states today to announce commitments to require meaningful […] The post The lat…

Doctor of Medicine Our accredited MD program offers flexible start dates in August, January, or April, and a proven track record of US residency placements. Join a global community and take the next step toward achieving your medical career goals at SGU. Program Overview Program SGU offers a systems-based curriculum with an emphasis on clinical skills instruction and case-based teaching plus clin…

Most people think medical school is about memorising facts. But medicine is about thinking. Doctors must distinguish between look-alike diseases using clinical reasoning—the skill of turning clues into diagnoses. In our study, we asked: what is the best way to teach students to think like doctors?

An online self-directed course provides a model for nutrition education in medical school.

Understanding the medical school application timeline As you prepare to embark on your path from college to “white coat,” you probably feel motivated, excited, and maybe even a bit nervous. But even as you lean into that energy, keep in mind that the medical school application timeline is a marathon, not a sprint! It is an 18-month process that begins when you start studying for the Medical Colle…