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Top 3 Reasons Medical School Applications Are Rejected Most people would rather do just about anything else than go through the involved process of filling out an AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) application. However, this is an important standardized form--as are the AAOMCAS for doctor of osteopathic medicine (D.O.) applicants and the TMDSAS for applicants to Texas schools--so to improve your chances of preparing a competitive ... news.yahoo.com
Medical schools to increase focus on PTSD, TBI Medical schools will soon include more course work on post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury and other common military ailments as part of a White House-led effort to prepare future physicians for the next generation of veteran patients. www.stripes.com
Medical schools join first lady's health initiative for veterans Two medical education groups and 130 medical schools signed on to first lady Michelle Obama's initiative to "train the nation's physicians to meet the unique health care needs of the military and veterans communities," the White House announced Wednesday. www.cnn.com
Treatment of Troops’ War Wounds Targeted by U.S. Medical Schools The Obama administration is unveiling a partnership with U.S. medical schools to improve training for doctors who treat military veterans suffering from combat trauma, including brain injuries. www.bloomberg.com
130 medical schools vow to fight PTSD and traumatic brain injuries As part of First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden’s Joining Forces initiative, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) committed to creating a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities that will make sure our heroes and their families receive the care worthy of their sacrifice ... www.whptv.com
Medical schools taking up call to serve veterans War veterans returning to the Greater Houston Area may soon benefit from research showing trauma they experienced on the battlefield is not so different from that suffered by some civilian accident vi www.yourhoustonnews.com
South Nassau, Hofstra NS-LIJ med school form link South Nassau Communities Hospital and the Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine have signed an academic affiliation agreement, which will link the schools’ academic and clinical resources with South Nassau’s clinical programs and physicians. The 435-bed hospital in Oceanside with more than 900 physicians and 2,900 employees said the agreement will “provide world-class medical training ... libn.com
Medical schools taking up call to serve vets War veterans returning to the Greater Houston Area may soon benefit from research showing trauma they experienced on the battlefield is not so different from that suffered by some civilian accident victims. www.yourhoustonnews.com
LECOM joins national program to improve veterans' care Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine is among 130 medical schools and research facilities that have committed to improve care for post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. www.goerie.com
AAMC Medical Schools Pledge to Improve Health of America's Veterans and Families First Lady Michelle Obama announced an unprecedented commitment made by more than 100 of the AAMC's member medical schools to improve the health and wellness of military service members and their families as part of the Joining Forces initiative. www.newswise.com
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