Sensible Medicine
Adam and I discuss the week's medical news
May 30, 2024
Topics include balancing personal and professional life in medical school, the value of research work, challenges in medical education at UCLA, effectiveness of Gabapentin for treating cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, navigating medical decisions in the pre-vaccine era, and controversy over parody song performances during the pandemic.
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- Diversity in medical school admissions raises concerns about competency testing outcomes.
- Clinical wisdom and experience are valuable in the absence of definitive research trials for treatment decisions.
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Analyzing Medical School Admission Standards at UCLA and the Impact on Competence Levels
Whistleblowers at UCLA's medical school report lowered admission standards for minority applicants, resulting in a 50% failure rate in basic medical competence tests. The data reflects concerns about the Dean of Admissions' focus on holistic review, favoring underrepresented applicants. While causality remains unproven, criticisms highlight the lack of evidence linking admission policy changes to performance outcomes.
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