Virginia's guardianship system "woefully inadequate," state watchdog finds. richmond.com/news/state-and…

The future of CRISPR is now -- I had the opportunity to speak with experts at the cutting edge of gene-editing technology to write this piece about CRISPR's potential for both good and harm: aamc.org/news-insights/…

People who come to the U.S. seeking asylum face barriers to accessing health care. Here's how medical students are trying to bridge the gap. aamc.org/news-insights/…

Have questions about how vaccines are holding up against the omicron variant? I spoke with experts at AAMC institutions to get the answers: aamc.org/news-insights/…

Thank you Bridget Balch (AAMC News) for including me in this project. Medical training amidst a pandemic has been humbling, transformative, and reinforcing of my mission within medicine. Grateful for the insights shared by my colleagues. #MedTwitter aamc.org/news-insights/…

John Ramsey is an incredible editor and journalist. He pushed me to dig deeper, tell meaningful human stories, and hold the powerful to account, all while being a truly kind human. Any news outlet would be lucky to have him and Richmond Times-Dispatch is losing a champion for the vulnerable.

Academic researchers partner with tech companies to make research more accessible and include more data. Bridget Balch delved into how smartphones and wearables are advancing clinical research and treatment. ow.ly/rlm750Jbsvr

Childhood vaccination rates in the United States have declined compared to pre-pandemic levels. Bridget Balch spoke to experts who say vaccine hesitancy could bring a resurgence of previously controlled diseases. ow.ly/pnHP50K9XoP

Heartbreaking and illuminating investigation into nursing homes being gutted by for-profit companies, with one of the worst offenders here in Richmond.

Congrats to all those who matched Friday!

Lou Gaghan, MD, & BT Parker, MPH, heard from fellow students who were parents about their confusion surrounding UNC School of Medicine's approach to parental leave. The duo spent the next nine months creating what would become the school's New Child Adjustment Policy: aamc.org/news-insights/…

Medical students across the country are calling for greater support for new parents, pushing for more comprehensive parental leave policies. As Christina Mangurian, MD, MAS highlights, addressing the needs of caregivers is critical to cultivating a sustainable workforce. aamc.org/news-insights/…

Why I do #language #equity work: “For English speakers, it is a given that the patient and doctor will be able to #communicate, but when a patient with non-English language preference comes in, we are scrambling to get by. That’s the definition of inequity.” AAMC ACGME

Climate change is reshaping clinics like San José Clinic. Read how SJC Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Adlia Ebeid, discusses with @aamctoday the impact of extreme weather on underinsured clinics and their role in healthcare response. #SummerSunSafetyMonth aamc.org/news/climate-c…

SHINING A LIGHT: What are the #psychological considerations for those seeking to reduce body #weight and these #weightloss drugs? Dr. Genna Hymowitz explains to AAMC Bridget Balch. #obesity #mentalhealth Stony Brook Department of Medicine aamc.org/news/what-doct…

Four years after the emergence of SARS-CoV-2, experts know more about mutating strains, vaccine effectiveness, and long COVID. Here’s what to know about how long immunity lasts, long COVID, and more. 🔗: ow.ly/NQBh50QyREJ.

In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, AAMCNews shares a timeline of major milestones: from being deemed too weak to study medicine in the 19th century to outnumbering male med students in the 21st, we look at the dramatic journey of #womeninmedicine in the U.S. ow.ly/p44L50QLJlH

Tiny plastic particles or microplastics have been found throughout the human body. What does that mean for our health? Researchers say they’re just starting to understand the impact. Read more from Bridget Balch of AAMCNews: ow.ly/CZS950SrhHi

🚨New interview with @HarvardMed professor Anupam Jena shares with Bridget Balch of AAMC how random events can influence our health. ⚕️

Looking forward to covering #AAMC24 for AAMCNews. See you in Atlanta!