“Students Are My Lifeline”
This month, I sat down with the COM-P’s student affairs staff member, Kelly Lynch, who is much beloved by the student body. Most of the students get to know Kelly very well early in their first year.
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Breaking Down Stone Man
An alarming, frightening, and ultimately lethal mystery first uncovered by Dr. John Freke in April of 1736 may very well be on its way…
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Geographic Correlation Between Vaccine Exemptions and Pertussis Outbreaks in AZ
Trends in vaccine hesitancy in the United States have led to the resurgence of several infectious diseases, including measles, mumps, and pertussis. Arizona’s regulation of nonmedical exemptions (NMEs) is relatively lenient compared to that of other states, contributing to the reduction in immunization compliance.
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How I Learned to Stop Eye Rolling
& START LOVING FAMILY MEDICINE Growing up, my dad was always pushing me to challenge the status quo. He begged me to question the system,…
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Primary Care and Prejudice
EXPECTING PROFESSIONALISM FROM PROFESSIONALS Whether you are currently pursuing a degree in a professional field or have already achieved that, you have probably been…
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Four Fantastic Family Medicine Myth Busters!
Myth #1: Family medicine isn’t challenging and exciting. It absolutely is!! Family Medicine docs are diverse. We have solo practices and work in large…
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Global Ethics and the Care vs. Cure Dilemma
It was the second day of clinic at Batey Aleman, and we were waiting for our next patient. A frail woman turned the corner…
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“Stop by, I Have a Keurig”
A CONVERSATION WITH CYNTHIA STANDLEY, PHD This month, I had the opportunity to talk with Cynthia Standley, PhD, the director of the Neurological Sciences…
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How About a Side of MPH With That MD?
Thinking about doubling up on degrees? We are currently MS2s enrolled in the MD/MPH program, so we are still less than halfway done. With…
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Social Activism in Medical School
How should we remember the 19th-century pathologist Dr. Rudolph Virchow? Do we recall his diagnostic algorithms like Virchow’s triad or think of his reformist…
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