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Medical Schools Embrace Efforts Post-Affirmative Action Decision

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The ruling sent medical schools across the nation scrambling to adjust admission standards to abide by the new law of the land. These barriers [to entry] manifest early, prior to even applying to medical school,” says Faiz. Dr. Jessica Faiz. Pacific Islanders and Native Americans combined make up just 0.4% of physicians.

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Four from MIT named 2025 Rhodes Scholars

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The scholars were supported by Associate Dean Kim Benard and the Distinguished Fellowships team in Career Advising and Professional Development. Hector developed his passion for energy through his research in the MIT Howland Lab, where he investigated the uncertainty of wind power production during active yaw control.

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Engaging the professional community in teaching medical students

Teaching Matters Experiential Learning

You might think that the teaching content in a professional vocational degree like medicine – defined by the governing body the General Medical Council ( GMC ) and detailing what a medical student should know as they exit their undergraduate programme and embark on their first day as a junior doctor – would be almost entirely prescriptive.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AAP’s research, assessment, and evaluation unit conducts surveys, reviews grades and hosts focus groups to collect data on the summer bridge programs. When Salcedo worked directly with Alexander, she sought his mentorship so she could strengthen her leadership skills and continue her professional development.

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Two from MIT awarded 2024 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

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Julia Mongo | Office of Distinguished Fellowships | MIT Career Advising and Professional Development Published by MIT News on April 25, 2024 MIT graduate student Riyam Al Msari and alumna Francisca Vasconcelos ’20 are among the 30 recipients of this year’s Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans.

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Changing the Face of Nursing

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It’s a lot of mental [acrobatics] that go on, I’ll tell you that,” says Mamie Williams, senior director for nurse diversity and inclusion at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC). Research has shown that a diverse team of health care providers has been linked to improved care and to financial savings. 14-18 at Vanderbilt.

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Learning at the Edge with Binata

Kay Peterson

We explored a 26-hour experiential training program attended by 20 faculty at an academic medical center. The new coaches demonstrated willingness to influence personal and professional development of learners. Binata, a physician by training, has led the development and delivery of human capital programs for more than a decade.