Underrepresented — it's a term you'll come across often as you explore health care schools and careers. But what does underrepresented mean exactly? The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) defines it as "those racial and ethnic populations that are underrepresented in the medical profession relative to their numbers in Read More

Skin cancer is the most common type in the United States. Each May, the American Academy of Dermatology promotes Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month to bring awareness to the topic. If you're interested in helping people prevent, detect and treat skin cancer, you have quite a few options of Read More

Finals time is exciting — but also can be quite stressful. Soon, you'll have at least a few days off from your academic responsibilities, but for now you've got quite a bit of content to cover in order to be ready for your big tests. The best way to ace Read More

Preparing for your studies before you start your health care program takes time and a lot of work. It sure would be nice to collect some course credit along the way! Fortunately, some schools are recognizing this and offering for-credit classes that prepare future health care professionals for the work Read More

While it's estimated that 1% of the population — 1 in 133 Americans — has celiac disease, 83% are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed with other conditions. The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness dedicates the month of May to increasing awareness of gluten sensitivity and celiac disease, helping people to reduce their Read More

Jawbone recently released surprising findings from its research into students' sleep habits: many students actually get the minimum amount of sleep recommended by the National Sleep Foundation. Though you may also get at least seven hours of sleep each night, it's important to dedicate time and effort to establishing solid Read More

The Fire-Based Urgent Medical Services Program in Green Valley, AZ is staffed by four nurse practitioners who are available for house calls. These health care professionals are on hand to treat patients who call 911 but are unable to visit their primary care physician or urgent care. If you'd like Read More

College is just as hard as it ever was but if you're completing your studies today, you're lucky in that you likely have access to a smartphone that can help you streamline processes and save time while balancing a hectic schedule. From online collaborative spaces to virtual to-do lists, there Read More

Thinking about groups of people by cross-generation characteristics can be overly simplifying. As long as you take it with a grain of salt — people are unique individuals, after all! — it can also provide some insight into the unique skills that those with a certain prospective bring to the Read More

Living with a mental illness is challenging, and becomes even more so when you consider the stigma that often accompanies these conditions. Those struggling often have trouble reaching out and getting help. Fortunately, there's an on-going movement to lift the stigma that's drawing on the power of sharing experiences. Interested Read More