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Texas A&M: The Need For Better LGBT Education In The Health Sciences
Aug 19, 2019
Studies in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other health professions show a lack of training in the issues unique to LGBT patients. Even as recently as 2018, a study found that most medical, dental and nursing students did not report adequate preparation in LGBT health.
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Vietnam National University launches distance medical training
Aug 17, 2019
Vietnam National University in Ho Chi Minh City will offer distance learning for the nation’s medical students. Underpinned by a decentralised cloud network, the university is offering medical training to people in rural and poorer areas
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STAT: Virtual and augmented reality can save lives by improving surgeons’ training
Aug 16, 2019
The existing system of surgical training is showing cracks, up to 30% of graduating general surgery residents are unable to operate independently. Teaching poorly, or failing to do so, can put patients at risk of harm from devices that were intended to benefit them.
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Medical video game could help astronauts diagnose and treat problems on way to Mars
Aug 16, 2019
Medical education video game studio LevelEx is adapting the programming of their games for the space environment to provide just-in-time learning during future journeys to Mars
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Dumfries and Galloway welcomes students in rural doctor drive
Aug 13, 2019
News item from the BBC reporting on the graduate-entry ScotGEM course, a new medical scheme launched in Scotland to help tackle the shortage of rural doctors in Scotland.
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StudyInternational: Is it time for medical schools to incorporate climate change education?
Aug 12, 2019
Medical schools are facing increasing pressure from doctors, health organisations and students to include climate change in medical education. Medical schools – particularly in the US – are coming under greater scrutiny over their role in the climate change fight
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Dentistry.co.uk: Tipton Training awarded Royal College of Surgeons of England accreditation
Aug 08, 2019
The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) have awarded Centre Accreditation to Tipton Training for its courses in the UK and Ireland.
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Indian National Medical Commission Bill clears with amendments; protests continue
Aug 02, 2019
Approval has been granted to the National Medical Commission Bill, which will replace Medical Council of India (MCI) with a new body in coming days.
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