Introduction Medical training often incorporates limited content related to child abuse. Sentinel injuries are minor superficial injuries, frequently appearing as bruising and oral injuries, that may ...

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Alcohol misuse produces prodigious harm to US society at all levels, from personal to economic to mortality. Fundamental research has made great inroads in

Abstract. Each year a competitive pool of over 52,000 applicants vying for 40,000 available residency positions in the United States leaves thousands of qu

Introduction Spanish-speaking patients with non-English language preferences experience communication inequities, particularly in encounters that are sensitive and require nuanced language. Prior medi...

Introduction Delirium is an underrecognized medical emergency that commonly affects hospitalized older adults. Medical trainees need to be able to diagnose delirium as a core geriatrics competency. We...

Introduction Escape rooms are a popular form of entertainment in which participants collaborate to solve puzzles to achieve a goal, often “escaping” a scenario. In educational settings, escape rooms a...

Medical education currently overlooks how to engage with understanding and shaping emotions in healthy ways. In this article, the authors call for employin

Abstract. This AM Last Pages describes how Maslow’s Hierarchy can help students understand the myriad of tasks they must complete from a career perspective

Introduction Orbital cellulitis is primarily a pediatric disease; although distinct from periorbital cellulitis, presenting symptoms may overlap, creating a challenge in diagnosis. If untreated, it ca...

Introduction Pediatric bacterial meningitis is a life-threatening emergency with high morbidity and mortality. Missed diagnoses and treatment delays remain common, and teaching these skills can be cha...

Introduction Sports psychiatry is a growing subspecialty focusing on the psychiatric care of athletes. However, efforts to increase sports psychiatry training in residency are lacking. Methods A 120...

Training to be a physician is a deeply rewarding yet highly stressful experience. Nurturing learners through this challenging process is a critical objecti

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This study explores differences between academic and nonacademic US physicians in demographics, training, work patterns, and COVID-19 impacts. Academic phy