College Ave: Medical School Timeline: From Pre-Med to M.D.
July 01, 2026The journey to becoming a physician is a marathon that requires meticulous planning and long-term dedication. Whether you are a high school student dreaming of the white coat or a college junior preparing for the application cycle, understanding the medical school timeline is essential for success. This path is not merely about surviving four years…
Pride, Juneteenth & 4 Years Without Roe: None of Us are Free Until We鈥檙e All Free
June 19, 2026Pride, Juneteenth & 4 Years Without Roe: None of Us are Free Until We鈥檙e All Free Written by Jeff Koetje, MD, 蘑菇视频 Senior Director of Education & Programming In the spirit of this month, we join in the many recognitions, celebrations, and observations of Juneteenth (June 19th), Pride Month, and the 4-year mark of…
The Evolution of Electronic Health Records: What Medical Students Should Know
June 15, 2026For medical students entering clinical training today, the electronic health record (EHR) is simply the environment in which medicine is practiced. But understanding how this technology came to exist, how it has been shaped by legislation, and what it demands of clinicians is essential knowledge for any physician in the making. The story of the…
College Ave: Student Loan Relief Is Getting Harder to Access. What’s Changing in 2027
June 01, 2026Major changes are coming to the federal student loan system, including new limits to deferment and forbearance programs. If you already borrowed federal student loans, you should remain eligible for the current protections. But if you borrow on or after July 1, 2027, you鈥檒l face a smaller safety net if you lose your job or…
Beyond Stigma: Centering Dignity, Freedom, and Choice in Reproductive Health
May 22, 2026SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & JUSTICE Beyond Stigma: Centering Dignity, Freedom, and Choice in Reproductive Health Written by Donya Admadian, MS, MPH, 蘑菇视频 Legislative Affairs Director and Taylor Spears, MD, 蘑菇视频 Reproductive Health Project Fellow She could be your classmate sitting silently beside you in lecture, quietly calculating how many miles exist between her…
Rural Reproductive Health & the Digital Divide: Why Access Can’t Wait
May 01, 2026SPOTLIGHT ON REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH & JUSTICE聽 Rural Reproductive Health & the Digital Divide: Why Access Can’t Wait Written by Jasrina Kaushal, MD, Digital Rural Health Fellow and Taylor Spears, MD, Reproductive Health Project Fellow Rural communities across the U.S. face a quiet crisis in reproductive and maternal health – one that doesn’t make headlines as…
