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Through progressive policies, Rwanda has made significant strides in promoting girls' education and empowerment. However, female enrollment in Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programs remains disproportionately low. This cross-sectional study investigates the influence of gender stereotypes and girls' self-perceptions on female engagement in MBBS programs in Rwanda.
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January 2025
Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut, P.O.Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut, 1107 2020, Lebanon.
Objective: Despite the growth of Emergency Medicine (EM) globally, shortages of EM-trained physicians persist in many countries, disproportionately affecting lower middle/low-income countries (LMIC/LIC). This study examines the career paths of graduates of an Emergency Medicine residency-training program established in Lebanon with the aim of building local capacity in EM.
Design And Patients: This descriptive study utilizes secondary data sourced from an alumni database that includes nine cohorts of graduates from an Emergency Medicine residency program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center in Lebanon.
Jpn J Nurs Sci
January 2025
Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan.
Aim: Many Japanese nurses have moved to Australia, yet their experiences and perceived reasons for staying in Australia are understudied. This study identified why Japanese nurses who moved internationally to Australia continued to stay and work in Australia.
Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 Japanese nurses who hold Japanese nursing licenses and are registered as nurses in Australia.
Ann Fam Med
January 2025
Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
The impact of the Supreme Court of the United States ruling against race-conscious admissions extends beyond college admissions to professional schools. Based partially on the idea that enough time had elapsed for achievement of the stated goals of affirmative action, the court ruled race-conscious admissions are unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. The ruling left a crack in the door to higher education, however, allowing students to write an essay showing how race or ethnicity affected their lives.
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January 2025
College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Background: Critical care medicine (CCM) faces challenges in attracting new physicians due to its demanding nature. Understanding medical students' and interns' perceptions of CCM is essential to address physician shortages and improve medical training.
Objective: To evaluate the factors influencing specialty selection and explore perceptions of final-year medical students and interns toward CCM at Jazan University.
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