Dec 07, 2017 |
2018
When we invited Dr. Mary T. Bassett, commissioner of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to speak about racism in the health care system at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), we knew that it would be a powerful conversation.
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Aug 03, 2017 |
2018
Every year, students at the Icahn School of Medicine write Op-Ed articles about topics in health care and advocacy to culminate InFocus 4. Caitlyn Braschi's article, "So How Do We Actually Die?" was one of the 10 exemplary articles selected to appear in the 2016 issue of Physicians as Advocates—InFocus 4.
We share her story.
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Jul 20, 2017 |
2018
Sue Li always knew she was going to be a writer.
“I’ve been sort of writing my whole life,” she says. “Ever since I was a kid, I was always writing short stories in my notebook.”
Growing up as an only child who emigrated from China into the United States at the age of four, she often visited the library and could always be found with her head in a book—transporting herself to new worlds almost daily. Her frequent library visits also instilled in her a desire to have her own book on the shelf one day.
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Jun 22, 2017 |
2018
Every year, students at the Icahn School of Medicine write Op-Ed articles about topics in health care and advocacy to culminate InFocus 4. Charlotte Austin's article, “Looking In”
was one of the 10 exemplary articles selected to appear in the Physicians as Advocates—InFocus 4,
and focuses on marginalized identities. We share her story.
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May 25, 2017 |
2018
During my sophomore year of college, I was thinking seriously about applying to medical school, but I was not sure if I would be able to handle working with dying patients. I decided to volunteer at a local hospice over the summer to confront that question as well as my personal fear of death.
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Apr 20, 2017 |
2018
Every year, students at the Icahn School of Medicine write Op-Ed articles about topics in health care and advocacy to culminate InFocus 4. Eric Silberman's article, "Let's Not Forget About Alzheimer's" was one of the 10 exemplary articles selected to appear in the 2016 issue of Physicians as Advocates—InFocus 4.
We share his story.
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Sep 07, 2018 |
Through My Eyes
Every year, medical schools nationwide celebrate the incoming class of medical students during the White Coat Ceremony—the official start of their medical careers. Since its inception in the early 90s, the White Coat Ceremony has become a revered tradition that emphasizes the importance of both scientific excellence and compassionate care for patients.
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Nov 02, 2017 |
Through My Eyes
On September 20, 2017 Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 storm, struck Puerto Rico, my home. It destroyed the entire
island’s infrastructure and left 3.4 million people without electricity, water, and cell phone service—making internal and external communication, nearly impossible. These are facts. I’d like to get personal. I’d like to share how I was affected by this hurricane.
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Sep 14, 2017 |
Through My Eyes
The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for beginning medical students that creates a psychological contract for professionalism and empathy in the practice of medicine. Slavena Salve Nissan, MD Candidate 2020, reflects on the ceremony's impact on her first step towards becoming a doctor.
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Aug 03, 2017 |
Through My Eyes
Every year, students at the Icahn School of Medicine write Op-Ed articles about topics in health care and advocacy to culminate InFocus 4. Caitlyn Braschi's article, "So How Do We Actually Die?" was one of the 10 exemplary articles selected to appear in the 2016 issue of Physicians as Advocates—InFocus 4.
We share her story.
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Jun 22, 2017 |
Through My Eyes
Every year, students at the Icahn School of Medicine write Op-Ed articles about topics in health care and advocacy to culminate InFocus 4. Charlotte Austin's article, “Looking In”
was one of the 10 exemplary articles selected to appear in the Physicians as Advocates—InFocus 4,
and focuses on marginalized identities. We share her story.
read more
May 25, 2017 |
Through My Eyes
During my sophomore year of college, I was thinking seriously about applying to medical school, but I was not sure if I would be able to handle working with dying patients. I decided to volunteer at a local hospice over the summer to confront that question as well as my personal fear of death.
read more
Nov 30, 2017 |
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Doctors do incredible things; they treat disease and improve the health of their patient populations. Unfortunately, this has come at a price. Literally.
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Nov 16, 2017 |
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As the health care sector continues to face new challenges every day like rapidly rising costs and an increasing prevalence of chronic disease, the need for innovation is becoming exceedingly apparent. Now more than ever, we need people to disrupt the status quo and develop revolutionary innovations aimed at solving some of our most unsolvable problems.
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Nov 09, 2017 |
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In a city where gym memberships run as high as $200 a month (with restrictive hours and the long term commitments), two of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai’s best qualities really come to a fore:
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Sep 28, 2017 |
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It started with a simple Facebook post in October 2016.
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Sep 14, 2017 |
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The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for beginning medical students that creates a psychological contract for professionalism and empathy in the practice of medicine. Slavena Salve Nissan, MD Candidate 2020, reflects on the ceremony's impact on her first step towards becoming a doctor.
read more
Jun 22, 2017 |
Uncategorized
Every year, students at the Icahn School of Medicine write Op-Ed articles about topics in health care and advocacy to culminate InFocus 4. Charlotte Austin's article, “Looking In”
was one of the 10 exemplary articles selected to appear in the Physicians as Advocates—InFocus 4,
and focuses on marginalized identities. We share her story.
read more