Each year, medical students contact LAS with questions about how and when to study for Step 2CK. Some are concerned because they have not taken Step 1, or they took it but did not pass on their first attempt. We … Continue reading
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I’ll always think of myself first, as a teacher
By Katie Huber June 2023, I locked the door to my 2nd and 3rd-grade classroom, returned my keys, and walked away from teaching. I’m not sure when (or if) I’ll be back, I just knew I couldn’t continue like … Continue reading
Affirmative Action in Medical Education: Meeting Market Demands and Cultivating Empathetic Doctors
By Shereese Maynard There’s no way around it; affirmative action is a contentious topic, especially in areas of higher education. In the realm of medical education, affirmative action emerges as an even more pressing concern. The medical field isn’t just … Continue reading
Back to School: Turbulent Transitions
After the summer, students have myriad emotions about going back to school. The kindergartener’s first day of school is tearful; the 9th grader entering high school is excited yet apprehensive; and the high school junior is overwhelmed by this year’s … Continue reading