Tag: Education
Blacks Remain Underrepresented in U.S. Medical School Faculty
No medical specialty has Black faculty representation in proportion to current U.S. population estimates
Largest U.S. Teachers’ Union Supports Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination
Union says nearly 90 percent of its members report being fully vaccinated
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Mandatory for California Teachers, School Staff
Announcement comes as growing number of public and private employers nationwide implement vaccination mandates
Higher Gestational Age Tied to Better Education Outcomes
Findings reported for children at age 9 years, even among those born at early versus late term
Indiana University COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Upheld by Federal Appeals Court
Vaccination policy does allow exemptions on religious and medical grounds
Pandemic-Related School Closures Tied to Poor Mental Health of Students
Much of the poor mental health during school closures tied to established risk factors
Many States Move to Ban Vaccine Mandates, Passports in Public Schools
At least seven states have already passed such laws
CDC: Vaccinated Teachers, Students Can Skip Masks This Fall
Relaxed recommendation comes as a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 years can get COVID-19 shots unfolds
Bedside, Outside-the-Room Case Presentation Compared
Bedside case presentation more efficient for patient knowledge, but greater confusion about medical jargon, uncertainty due to team discussions
Blacks, Hispanics Underrepresented in U.S. Surgical Leadership
Little progress made in increasing diversity for leadership positions in academic surgery in the U.S. from 2013 to 2019
