When COVID-19 became a threat to the world, we all shut down and went home. For many, this meant working from home and getting everything delivered. For most students, this meant attending school from home through virtual meetings. But for the students across Latin America, school shut down completely. Because of health concerns with Covid […]
Health & Medicine
The Economic Impacts of COVID-19
People are capable of incredible feats of wealth and productivity but, like every other creature on Earth, we are subject to the forces of nature. Some of those forces bring about great abundance of prosperity and joy while others only spell destruction and difficulty. The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 fits in the latter category. Such […]
So Your Teen Says They Want to Be a Doctor: A Med Student’s Guide for Parents
By Ryan Brownlee, 3rd Year Medical Student, Medical College of Georgia & Founder of AspiringMD.com When a teen first says, “I think I want to be a doctor,” parents often feel a mix of pride, excitement, and… a little panic. Is this a serious interest or just a phase? Are they ready for something so […]
How COVID-19 Negatively Impacted Students’ Health
Coronavirus has forced people worldwide to create extraordinary solutions, but students have had to perform the impossible, using virtual and even socially distanced learning to work through extraordinary circumstances! Aside from their workload and long days of classes, living through such an unusual time has put a lot of pressure on students’ mental and physical […]
5 Ways Technology is Changing Medicine
Medicine has gone through a paradigm shift within the recent years. Less than 200 years ago, there were no vaccines, no treatments and often the only way to prevent catching a disease was self-isolation. Now, we have eradicated diseases like Smallpox, developed MRI machines and even made check-ups possible through our phones. Technology has only […]
Top 5 In-Demand Medical and Healthcare STEM Careers
In the ever-evolving healthcare landscape, the fusion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has given rise to many dynamic and sought-after careers. These professionals play pivotal roles in shaping the future of medicine, from designing cutting-edge medical devices to decoding the mysteries of our genetic makeup. In this exploration, we delve into the top […]
