Combining different fields of study could present exciting changes in norms of higher ed in classrooms around the world. Programs that cross multiple fields aren't new, but there's still a lot we don't know about the best ways to weave these disciplines together. This piece zeroes in on the latest
In a small county in West Texas, health officials have confirmed fifteen cases of measles, with most of them affecting school-aged kids. This particular county has one of the highest rates of vaccine exemptions in the state. This outbreak isn't the only one happening in the U. S. In 2024, there's be
Life at university can be a major change for students. They face new challenges that can affect their mental health. This investigation looked at factors that cause distress, how students cope, and the support systems available to them. It focused on students in a non-Western country. It used a conc
Imagine you're a medical student in Japan, you've just completed a rigorous course, and now the time has come for course evaluations. It is not as simple as it may be in many other countries. Culture, which is very different in Japan, plays a huge role in how students give academic feedback. Japan’s
Palliative care has been a part of the curriculum for final-year nursing and medical students in Uganda for around 10 years. However, there has been a surprising lack of research into how well students understand and feel confident about providing this type of care. This gap in knowledge is a bit of
Have you ever wondered about the mental health of medical postgraduates? It is important. Experts in Tamil Nadu have been concerned about how many future doctors in postgraduate programs are struggling daily. At this point in time, depression is lurking on their students' heels , affecting more th
Medical schools are missing the mark when it comes to training doctors to care for non-binary and transgender individuals. Doctors still learn based on binary gender, first established in the mid 19th century. What does that mean for today's patients? Everyone's health history is recorded on pa
Imagine this: You're a medical student in Egypt. Recently, there were major changes to how your school teaches you medicine - classes, how you are graded, and your schedule. GPS helps the driver find the destination faster and safer. Think about it, do you feel confident about studying medi
Did you know that there is a virus that is the main cause of cervical cancer. The most common types are HPV 16 and 18. The good news is that vaccines are now available to prevent HPV infections. However, there is a problem. Many people do not know much about HPV and the vaccines. Multiple factors c
Imagine this: You're a doctor, and you've just read a study saying a treatment is "likely to work. " Do you jump right in and prescribe it? Or do you ask for more proof? This is what a recent study wanted to find out. They asked medical students and specialists in German-speaking countries what they
