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
Tag Archives: MedEd
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
Takeaways from We’re here, but are you listening?
LAS recently collaborated on a two-part chat with Iboro Umana, MD, PhD based on his presentation, We’re here, but are you listening? These discussions were part of the LAS series, Culture of Silence in Medical Education, and they struck a … Continue reading
Prolonging your study plan
Life has changed a lot in the past few weeks and our rear view mirrors reflect a different world than the one we live in today. Altering personal routines to accommodate social distancing, work and school closings and healthcare needs … Continue reading