* Executive Yuan expected to amend Physicians Act Jun 4, 2009
Lin said individuals who finished their medical education overseas should not be exempted from the new regulation if it clears the legislature. The students action was sparked by recent debate on regulations that opponents said provided a shortcut to those obtaining less stringent medical degrees in eastern Europe. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Health care scholarships offered Jun 4, 2009
The scholarships further the Joseph E. Enright Foundation's mission to provide "Health Through Education." The Foundation also sponsors a health lecture series offered to the general public as well as continuing medical education programs for physicians, nurses and other health professionals. Each scholarship award is $1,000. (NJ.com -- Times)
Govt probes seat-for-sale scam Jun 4, 2009
He said, "Such incidents are extremely disheartening and need to be seriously curbed. If the evidence proves correct, we will take stern action like derecognising such colleges." The Medical Council of India, the regulator for medical education, called the sale of medical seats an "unpardonable act" and has called a meeting of its executive committee next week to discuss the issue ... Although medical education does not come under the HRD ministry, officials said action can be taken through... (India Times, India -- Community News)
Doyle: Integrative Medicine & Health Care Reform Jun 1, 2009
We must incorporate prevention, wellness, and more patient-centered approaches as fundamental components of medical education and the training of health providers. In order to reach the patient effectively, integrative practices must be accepted throughout our health care system. (Medfield Press, MA)
Baptist-Memphis to build $7 million conference center Jun 1, 2009
Scott Fountain, Baptist s senior vice president and chief development officer, says the conference center will be for community events, seminars for continuing medical education, lectures and Baptist events. The Baptist system has not had such a meeting space since it left its Downtown medical center in 2001. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis to build $7 million conference center May 30, 2009
Scott Fountain, Baptist s senior vice president and chief development officer, says the conference center will be for community events, seminars for continuing medical education, lectures and Baptist events. This article is for Paid Subscribers ONLY.. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Former NIH chief joins Mayo board May 30, 2009
It s responsible for patient care, medical education and research activities at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Jacksonville, Fla. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
Dr. Harry Bauer, at 86, was 'old-school' physician in Needham May 30, 2009
At Beth Israel, Dr. Bauer had a number of roles, including chief of medicine, president of the medical staff, director of medical education, director of quality assurance, and chairman of the clinical patient care assessment committee. "He had a very special approach," said Merrill Adler, director of Social Service and Case Management at Beth Israel. (Boston Globe)
V Ragunathan: Receiving with grace May 30, 2009
Occasionally, one sees motivational reports urging us to go beyond our traditions relating to cremation or burial, and instead, consider donating our body to a hospital for the noble cause of medical education. A touching appeal for a laudable cause, one will agree. (India Times)
Compliance and cost: Bitter pills to swallow in the age of oral chemotherapy May 29, 2009
"We need to recognize the reality of non-adherence and better understand how to help our patients take their medications in the most effective way. Studies have shown that when patients don't adhere to their medication regimens, costs for their health care balloon due to more physician visits, more hospital visits, and longer stays once they're admitted. In addition, non-adherence during clinical trials may take a toll on the patient population at large, since the efficacy and toxicity data... (EurekAlert!)
Good night's sleep boosts long-term memory May 27, 2009
inspired selection ltd. a successful oxford-based medical education agency. full details on application. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Growing retail clinic trend makes few inroads in poor, underserved areas May 26, 2009
6 billion enterprise dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. PENN Medicine consists of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System. (EurekAlert!)
Palo Alto program earns accreditation May 22, 2009
This is the highest standard of achievement for veterinary medical education in the United States. Palo Alto College s program is one of only seven accredited veterinary technology programs in Texas and 154 nationwide. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Kevin Capp earns medical degree from LECOM (2) May 22, 2009
LECOM held commencement ceremonies for its largest medical and pharmacy classes, along with the school s second class of master s degree candidates: 218 medical students, 123 pharmacy students and six Master of Science in Medical Education students will receive degrees. The 2008 Commencement falls in LECOM s 15th anniversary year. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Few are using HMSA's Online Care May 22, 2009
He said the board has worked with HMSA on the program in discussing peer review and quality assurance and continuing medical education for doctors who participate in Online Care on what's appropriate to be diagnosed through the consultations. He said face-to-face consultations are still preferred for diagnosing ailments. (Honolulu Advertiser)
GMCs open-heart program hangs in balance May 21, 2009
The hearing officer, Ellwood F. Oakley, overturned the decision to approve GMC s open-heart program, noting the number of open-heart cases in the state was trending downward, the GMC program would hurt Athens Regional and Emory's medical education cases would decline 12 percent. GMC said it will prepare an appeal requesting that the Commissioner of the Department of Community Health reinstate the department s original approval of the GMC open heart program. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
MCG to seek space for new reasearch building May 16, 2009
"To a point, there will be increased faculty required to add (to) our class. De facto as a result of building the larger medical education building, growing the class, we would then grow the faculty as well to support that growth at the same time." ... The new research building is envisioned on the former Gilbert Manor housing area, where the school plans to build a new building for the School of Dentistry and has $9 million to plan and design a medical education commons that would also be used... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Educational initiatives improve quality of care delivery May 15, 2009
The educational interventions were conducted at 12 of Fox Chase's partner hospitals between 2004 and 2006 and included group presentations at hospital tumor boards, cancer committees, quality committees, and regional Continuing Medical Education conferences. In addition, individual presentations to staff pathologists and surgeons were held. (EurekAlert!)
Clovis native will speak for UC Merced at commencement May 15, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee)
Good Samaritan approved for orthopedic surgery residency May 14, 2009
The recent approval of the osteopathic orthopedic surgery residency marks Samaritan Health Services increasing commitment to the field of medical education. In May 2008, Good Samaritan received approval of osteopathic training programs in psychiatry, family practice and internal medicine for a total of 26 residents to matriculate over the coming years. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Healthcare industry honors Reading executive May 14, 2009
HBA Rising Stars are professionals in various sectors of the healthcare industry, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advertising, public relations, medical education and market research, among other fields, and represent various career stages and disciplines. Lucrezia has 15 years experience in business development and management consulting in a variety of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceutical and telecommunications. (Reading Advocate, MA)
JOAN VORIS: UCSF is training physicians right now May 14, 2009
And that's just what the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program is doing ... Through the Latino Center for Medical Education and Research, UCSF Fresno is creating a pipeline of students, particularly those from educationally disadvantaged backgrounds, who are academically prepared to pursue professional careers in health and medicine ... Joan Voris, M.D., is associate dean for the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Across the area May 12, 2009
ATLANTA The Medical Education Commons building at the Medical College of Georgia gets the green light to begin hiring an architect today. The University System of Georgia's Board of Regents will vote at its monthly meeting to authorize the $105 million budgeted for construction of a 186,000-square-foot building to be shared by the medical school and the dentistry school. (The Augusta Chronicle)
GTx plans for sales force hires, losses narrow May 12, 2009
According to its most recent filing with the SEC, expenses related to increased personnel, medical education and marketing for the toremifene drug family rose 51 percent from $4. 3 million in 2008 s first quarter to $6. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
CB pediatrician named VP May 10, 2009
She has also been a clinical assistant professor at OHSU s Department of Pediatrics since 1997 and serves as director of Continuing Medical Education at Bay Area Hospital. McKelvey has been active in the American Academy of Pediatrics for 20 years. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Tasmanian broadband pilot shows us the future May 8, 2009
Telehealth teleconsultation, mass customised/personalised health information and education, a lifetime health plan and continuing medical education. SmartSchool providing technology systems and courseware for schools. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
MCG grads to return home to practice May 8, 2009
Georgia tries to help encourage young doctors like them to practice in the state through a scholarship program and a loan repayment program if the physician agrees to practice in a county of 35,000 or fewer people, said Cherri Turner, executive director of the Georgia Board for Physician Workforce and the State Medical Education Board. Both programs are taking a hit in the upcoming fiscal year -- a $25,000 cut to the loan-repayment program and a $60,000 cut that will eliminate three... (The Augusta Chronicle)
ADHD - or sleep deprived? May 2, 2009
The institute, part of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, is calling for sweeping changes meant to "improve disclosure of financial ties between the medical community and industry; limit company payments and gifts; and remove industry influence from medical education.". And, in particular, the institute wants government to pass legislation that would force industry to disclose on a public website the payments made to doctors, researchers, medical associations and even patient-advocacy... (Globe and Mail)
China calls for greater efforts on economic reforms Apr 30, 2009
China calls for strengthened efforts on economic reforms_English_Xinhua. China calls for strengthened efforts on economic reforms. (Xinhuanet, China)
How to Fix Health Care: Four Weeds to Remove Apr 30, 2009
There are others: our byzantine system of Continuing Medical Education, medical advertising, the HMOs themselves and our top-heavy system of hospital administration to name a few. More on these during growing season. (Time.com)
Steven Tyler and Clarence Clemons Take the Stage for Opening Night Keynote at BookExpo America Apr 29, 2009
Aerospace ion, automobiles, building ruction, electronics, energy, engineering, entertainment, environment, food tality, gifts, healthcare, IT, jewelry, life sciences aceuticals, property, manufacturing, medical education, packaging rting, printing l communication, security, sports ation, travel. Working closely with professional bodies, trade associations and government departments Reed ensures that each and every event is targeted and relevant to industry needs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Why Does America Have a Doctor Shortage? Apr 29, 2009
According to the Council on Graduate Medical Education, new physicians are working fewer hours than their predecessors, with a reduced patient load ... Under the Graduate Medical Education Demonstration Project, 41 teaching hospitals received $400 million in exchange for not training between 20 percent and 25 percent of the medical residents they would otherwise have trained over the next six years. (Slate)
Swine flu outbreaks in 5 states rattle U.S. Apr 28, 2009
Richard Feldman, director of medical education at St. Francis Hospital & Health Centers, said he'll take careful histories of people with flu symptoms and dispense antiviral medicine if he sees signs of swine flu. "It's not time to panic," he said. (USA Today -- News)
NYT: Doctor shortage an obstacle to Obama goals Apr 28, 2009
The costs of medical education are so high that people feel that theyve got to specialize. New doctors typically owe more than $140,000 in loans when they graduate. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Payment reform and solutions to challenges facing primary care addressed in policy papers Apr 28, 2009
"Taken together, these papers propose comprehensive changes in medical education, workforce, financing, delivery, and payment policies to ensure there will be enough primary care physicians to meet the growing demand in the United States," said Dr. Stubbs ... Reforms in medical education ... Together, the ACP policy papers point out that the long pipeline of medical education and training and the retirement and career changes of older physicians necessitate that the nation have a constant influx... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
A call for more family physicians Apr 28, 2009
"We're not producing enough primary-care physicians, because the costs of medical education are so high that people feel they've got to specialize," he told a healthcare forum last month. Similarly, he said of the parallel nursing shortage in the United States, "it's not that complicated . . . they don't get paid very well . . . the notion that we would have to import nurses makes absolutely no sense.". (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
'Silent teachers' honored Apr 20, 2009
Families and friends overflowed the school's 150-seat auditorium and filled an adjacent room to remember those who willed their bodies to the anatomy department in the past year for medical education ... Families and friends overflowed the school's 150-seat auditorium and filled an adjacent room to remember those who willed their bodies to the anatomy department in the past year for medical education. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Pills without shills Apr 17, 2009
While not perfect, the new rules are an effort to draw clear ethical lines between drug-industry support of worthwhile medical education and research, and the industry's use of doctors as paid shills ... Other institutions have gone further than Partners in restricting the funding of continuing medical education courses by drug companies. (Boston Globe)
MedicAlert Brings History of Saving Lives to Chicago for Inaugural Thrive Allergy & Gluten-free Expo Apr 16, 2009
"As a former first responder, I have witnessed hundreds of emergency situations. We are trained to look for the MedicAlert emblem and the information that we receive, especially with an allergy sufferer, is crucial in those first few minutes," says Greg Adams, associate director, Emergency Medical Education at MedicAlert. "Everyone suffering from an allergy should ensure that they are protected by MedicAlert to communicate their critical medical information in an emergency. The bracelet quickly... (PR Newswire)
Healthcare providers sponsor 5 medical students Apr 16, 2009
Posted: Thursday, April 16, 2009 SIOUX CITY -- The Siouxland Medical Education Foundation Inc., the Family Practice Center, Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City and St. Luke's Regional Medical Center will sponsor five medical students participating in their collaborative Medical Education-Community Orientation program ... Medical students sponsored this year by the Siouxland Medical Education Foundation are Laura Fragodt, Nick Kluesner and Tran Nguyen. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Pediatric resident and faculty attitudes toward self-assessment and self-directed learning: a cross-sectional study Apr 14, 2009
BMC Medical Education 2009, 9:16doi:10. 1186/1472-6920-9-16. (BioMed Central)
Letter: Big Pharma’ is entrenched, and not for our health (April 13) Apr 13, 2009
The game plan: run studies of different populations until 1 to 2 show marginal (plus 10 percent) success required for FDA approval; give doctors perks and continuing medical education ( whisper in their ear ); provide free samples; aggressively market compound X for real or perceived disorders to a needy, susceptible public, then run ahead of inevitable lawsuits and the outrage coming from scores of disabilities or thousands of deaths due to compound X, then X2. Legal damages. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Seeking a cure Apr 11, 2009
Certainly there are things we could start doing that we need to start doing very early on, in terms of changing how medical education is focused and trying to get more doctors into primary care. So there are lots of pieces that can be done. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Mount Sinai researchers discover novel mechanisms that might causally link type-2 diabetes to Alzheimer's disease Apr 11, 2009
Mount Sinai School of Medicine is internationally recognized as a leader in groundbreaking clinical and basic-science research, as well as having an innovative approach to medical education. With a faculty of more than 3,400 in 38 clinical and basic science departments and centers, Mount Sinai ranks among the top 20 medical schools in receipt of National Institute of Health (NIH) grants. (EurekAlert!)
Partners curbs doctors'drug industry ties Apr 10, 2009
But it's because of their status as "thought leaders" that these doctors also are attractive targets for helping compa nies spread their marketing messages through speakers bureaus and medical education ... But in other respects, Partners did not go as far as the Stanford University School of Medicine, which recently barred drug companies from paying for specific continuing medical education courses for doctors, or as Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, which banned industry... (Boston Globe)
Johns Hopkins Medicine to ban gifts from drug companies Apr 9, 2009
Continuing medical education sponsored by pharmaceutical companies and medical device makers. Speaking at any pharmaceutical industry events at which Hopkins does not have full control over the content. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Parkinson's disease medication triggers destructive behaviors Apr 9, 2009
Mayo Clinic Proceedings is published monthly by Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research as part of its commitment to the medical education of physicians. The journal has been published for more than 80 years and has a circulation of 130,000 nationally and internationally. (EurekAlert!)
Samaritan gets OK to train 10 surgical residents (58) Apr 9, 2009
Residents in all the programs will work under the supervision of attending physicians, said Dr. Alissa Craft, director of medical education for Samaritan. Residents, while they have completed medical school and may be licensed to practice medicine, are not yet certified, Craft said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Health care reform could be prescription for employment Apr 9, 2009
But with China's medical education and qualification system becoming more like those in the West, where graduate degrees are required, that path is becoming uncertain. Ke Zunfu, an M.D. candidate at Sun Yat-sen University in Guangdong Province, said lack of opportunity for medical graduates was a national phenomenon. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sikhs for right to wear turban in US Army Apr 8, 2009
WASHINGTONl When Kamaljit Singh Kalsi and Tejpal Singh Rattan signed up for a US army programme that pays for medical education in return for obligatory military service, they say military recruiters assured them their turbans and unshorn hair would not be a problem. Other turbaned Sikhs were serving with distinction in the US army and there was no reason why Kalsi and Rattan could not follow their welltrodden path during the 60th anniversary of the integration of US armed forces, when... (India Times, India)
Seeking art to help Sichuan kids, build schools Apr 8, 2009
8 -- It's been nearly a year, but the horrible Sichuan earthquake still haunts like nightmare, especially for the children who lost their families. A major charity art auction, including masterpieces by Xu Beihong and Zhu Ming, will run from May 30 to 31 to raise money to "build nine schools and help child survivors of the Sichuan earthquake," according to Chongyuan Art Auction House, the local co-organizer. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lawmakers seek residency funds Apr 7, 2009
"In a sense they're the beginning of medical education," Bilyeu said, "and it's very important to continue those.". Jonathan Cree, director of Idaho State University's medical residency program, said nationwide increases in medical school seats will create a shortage in the number of resident physicians. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
WFU medical education unit wins reapproval Apr 7, 2009
The Wake Forest University Health Sciences Office of Continuing Medical Education has been reaccredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. The WFU office offers courses, workshops and other learning experiences for physicians. (Business Journal of the Greater Triad Area)
Skanska wins Fort Sam Houston lab contract Apr 7, 2009
The Department of Defense is in the process of building the Medical Education and Training Campus at Fort Sam Houston, which will consist of a total of 420,000 square feet of space. The Tri-Service Research Laboratory is just one component of the campus. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Interns asset to community Apr 3, 2009
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Einstein scientists propose new theory of autism Apr 2, 2009
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University is one of the nation's premier centers for research, medical education and clinical investigation. It is the home to some 2,000 faculty members, 750 M.D. students, 350 Ph. (EurekAlert!)
Rahn will have had quite a run Apr 2, 2009
Rahn is a big thinker, a visionary and a force to be reckoned with in the field of medical education, and has overseen a period of great transition at MCG. Most recently, the state moved to build a new school of dentistry in Augusta, while also planning a satellite MCG campus at the old U.S. Navy School in Athens. Rahn was instrumental in navigating some treacherous waters as the politically delicate question of an MCG satellite in Athens was debated. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Senator: Drop Athens move, save MCG funds Apr 1, 2009
"While I recognize the extremely difficult financial situation our state is experiencing, I question the logic of stopping an initiative that is up, running and successful at the same time that we allocate $7.7 million in new funding for a new initiative like Medical Education Expansion," Tarver wrote. "Surely the Expansion of Medical Education could be delayed until Georgia's economy begins to show some signs of recovery.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
GUMC researcher creates first Web-interactive CME course for physicians on pharmaceutical marketing Apr 1, 2009
Unregulated continuing medical education talks for physicians ... The online course, titled "Pharmalyzer -- -- Are You Prescribing Under the Influence?" is accredited for three continuing medical education (CME) credits ... This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas ies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and the Federation of State Medical... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
MEMORIES: Stars talk about special scenes Mar 28, 2009
Behind the special scenes of 'ER' - USATODAY.com. Behind the special scenes of 'ER. (USA Today -- Life)
CONRAD R. CHAO: Depression hits pregnant women hard Mar 28, 2009
Second, learn more about these issues by attending our symposium on Mood Disorders and Pregnancy on April 23 at the UCSF Fresno Center for Medical Education and Research (contact Suzanne Hissong, 499-6532) ... Conrad R. Chao, M.D., is the chief of obstetrics and gynecology for the University of California, San Francisco, Fresno Medical Education Program. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Northern Michigan Regional Hospital explores affiliation with Spectrum Mar 27, 2009
Regional partnerships can benefit patients by offering a broader range of services, creating more opportunities for medical education and physician training and creating efficiencies in care delivery, he said. Breon said Spectrum Health has been engaged in conversations with lots of organizations of various sizes, but is interested in Northern Michigan Regional Health System because of its compatibility and shared values. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
New study suggests Rx estrogen delivery through the skin may show safety benefits as opposed to oral delivery Mar 27, 2009
Located in the heart of New York City, NYU Langone Medical Center is a premier center for health care, biomedical research, and medical education. For over 167 years, NYU physicians and researchers have contributed to the practice and science of medicine. (EurekAlert!)
US experiencing primary care shortage 'likes of which we have not seen' Mar 25, 2009
They include the rapid rise in medical education debt, decreased income potential for primary care physicians, failed payment policies, and increased burdens associated with the practice of primary care ... " ACP believes the U.S. needs three other workforce initiatives: Fund programs to cover the costs of medical education for students who agree to pursue careers in primary care and subsequently practice in areas of the nation with greatest need; Reform Medicare payment policies. The career... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Three new BRAC construction contracts approved in San Antonio Mar 24, 2009
9 million contract to build the fifth and final medical instructional facility of the new Medical Education and Training Campus at Fort Sam Houston ... In all, the Medical Education and Training Campus will consist of 1. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
