Nov
05
2012
November 2012 News from the Medical Schools
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) brings you the following compilation of the most recent updates and news from its sixteen member institutions. AMSNY is engaged in highlighting Read More
Oct
11
2012
October 2012 News from the Medical Schools
The Associated Medical Schools of New York (AMSNY) brings you the following compilation of the most recent updates and news from its sixteen member institutions. AMSNY is engaged in highlighting Read More
Aug
27
2012
GME Funding Showdown Looms in Washington
The importance of funding for graduate medical education (GME) is discussed in this American Medical News article by Carolyne Krupa. Proposals to increase funding for GME have been continuously opposed Read More
Aug
27
2012
Medical Students Still Burdened by High Debt Loads
An American Medical News article, by Carolyne Krupa, highlights the heavy burdens of rising medical education costs on medical students and graduates, who leave school with extremely high debts and Read More
Aug
17
2012
Health Care Reform and the 'Doctor Shortage'
In response to another article in The New York Times titled "Doctor Shortage Likely to Worsen With Health Law" by Annie Lowrey and Robert Pear, Professor Uwe E. Reinhardt examines Read More
Aug
06
2012
At Medical Schools' Simulation Centers, New Doctors Can Learn Without Fear
In this article by Katherine Mangan featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, it is emphasized that medical school simulation centers play a significant role in medical training and also Read More
Jul
28
2012
Doctor Shortage Likely to Worsen With Health Law
In The New York Times article by Annie Lowrey and Robert Pear, the issue of the doctor shortage is addressed in relation to President Obama's health care law that was Read More
May
04
2012
Med Schools Boost Enrollment but Residency Slots Threatened
This article by John Commins, featured in Health Leaders Media, discusses the growing need to increase the number of residency slots, with the growing rates of enrollment, in the face Read More
Feb
17
2012
Medical Education for a Tenth of the Cost
"City College of New York has had a unique program for the past 40 years. It gives students, many from minorities, a combined college and medical education for a tenth Read More