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Navigating Science Policy as a Medical Doctor: Strategies for Engaging Beyond the Clinic
By Sewar Banimusa, MS3 In the realm of healthcare, the influence of medical doctors transcends the boundaries of clinicalsettings. Beyond diagnosing ailments and administering treatments, there lies a realm wheremedical professionals wield the power to shape policies that profoundly impact the health andwell-being of entire populations. Engaging in science policy empowers medical doctors toharness their expertise and advocate for evidence-based solutions to pressing health challenges. Science policy encompasses the intersection of science, technology, and society - guidingdecisions that affect research funding, healthcare delivery, public health initiatives, and regulatory frameworks. For physicians, involvement in science policy represents an opportunity to contribute to the greater good and drive positive change beyond individual patient interactions. Navigating the landscape of science policy can seem daunting at first, but there are numerous opportunities to start navigating your passion. Here are some ways to start your science policy career: Joining professional organizations dedicated to health policy...
Couples matching in the age of virtual residency interviews: a resident’s perspective
By: Mariana Tumminello, MD As the time to finalize rank lists quickly approaches, I can’t help but think back to the time when we were, as they say, “in the trenches.” To that time when the anxiety and nervousness had taken over both our lives. Compound this with the uncertainty of the first ever virtual interview season, and my Type A personality was hitting its limit. Would two programs really take us if they couldn't get to know us in person? Would we both be making compromises, or would it just be one of us? As these thoughts flew through my head, I realized there was only so much I could control. Both myself and my partner had done the hard work of learning all we could and dedicating ourselves to this career we had chosen. Now, it was time to truly think about what we wanted for our future...
Have you asked for it?
By Ko Un ‘Clara’ Park When I was a trainee, my co-trainee was getting her manuscript finalized for submission, "It says the submission fee is $60." Sure, sixty dollars isn’t a lot of money but to a trainee on a budget who wasn’t guaranteed reimbursement, it was a lot. I asked, "well have you asked your mentor to help pay for it?" To which the response was, "No.. I just feel weird asking for something like that." The research mentor has funds to pay for activities related to research including cost of publication. She knew this but because the mentor didn't initially offer to pay, she felt uncomfortable asking. While in training, I had a great opportunity to hear one of the authors of the book "Women Don’t Ask" speak at a symposium. The financial repercussions of not negotiating were staggering. What was more eye opening to me were the...