The hottest Medical education Substack posts right now

Population immunity to COVID-19 is high, making large outdoor gatherings unnecessary. Holding events outdoors may not significantly impact transmission and could be inconvenient.
There is little evidence to support the need for contact tracing in 2024. The effectiveness of contact tracing for the virus is questionable.
Medical school policies may sometimes prioritize perceived safety over rational decision-making, potentially impacting student experiences and learning.

Students shouting down speakers at the University of Chicago raised concerns about their behavior and the medical school's leadership.
Debating whether the AMA should issue a statement on the war highlighted the complexities of making impactful statements and maintaining professional standards.
The lack of courage in inviting diverse speakers and fostering debate in medical schools may contribute to a culture of protest among students.

Psychedelic medicines work fast.
They have a different adverse effect profile compared to traditional psychiatric medication.
The review series on psychedelic medicine is for primary care physicians.

Western medicine has a history of stifling dissent and vilifying those who question medical orthodoxy.
The intertwining of social action projects and medical practice has led to harmful consequences in history and is a growing concern, especially since COVID.
Trends in medical education and public health are increasingly influenced by politics and ideology, posing threats to medical care quality and civil society norms.

Covid symptoms can affect the brain and nervous system causing zombie-like behavior
Chinese social dynamics and marriage beliefs are influenced by societal standards
Some high schools impose unusual punishments for minor actions

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Representation matters in medicine - textbooks need to reflect the diversity of patients to improve healthcare outcomes.
Physicians should address and confront their biases to provide better care for all patients.
Access to healthcare should be equal for everyone, regardless of race, job status, or socioeconomic status.