Head of regulator announces plans for enhanced contact with medical students (Source: BMA daily feed)

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GMC finalises revised regulation system

Evidence published in the Postgraduate Medical Journal suggests that newly qualified doctors feel inadequately prepared to look after acutely ill patients compared with other elements that are required in clinical practice.

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Newly Qualified Doctors Feel Inadequately Prepared To Look After Acutely Ill Patients

In response to “distracted doctoring,” some hospitals have begun limiting the use of computers, smartphones and other devices in critical settings, while schools have started reminding medical students to focus on patients. (Source: NYT Health) MedWorm Message: Find the best January Sales in the UK

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As Doctors Use More Devices, Potential for Distraction Grows

Lower levels of serotonin found in women who had used ‘rave’ drug up to two years earlier (Source: The Doctors Lounge – Neurology)

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‘Ecstasy’ May Cause Long-Term Changes in Brain Chemistry

The National Student Association of Medical Research (NSAMR) is a new, student led initiative aimed at promoting research and academic medicine amongst medical students. The Association is a collaborative network composed of research societies throughout the UK which enables the sharing of ideas and resources and provides students with a national voice on issues pertaining to research and academic training. Click on the link below for more information

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What were the most popular articles for medical students on Medscape this past year? Medscape Med Students (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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WorldScopes Helps First Generation of South Sudan Doctors

Showing empathy to your patients can be as important as the treatment. Does your medical training provide opportunities to develop as a patient advocate

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UT Southwestern Medical Center and the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Peru have signed a five-year affiliation agreement that establishes an exchange program for medical students and related educational opportunities. (Source: UT Southwestern Medical Center News)

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UT Southwestern, Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia agree to five-year pact