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One of the fastest growing professions in U.S. healthcare today is in the field of osteopathic medicine. Professionals in this discipline treat the whole person, providing for a more hands on approach to diagnostic and treating of diseases and illnesses. The discipline focuses on promoting disease prevention and health promotion. Physicians and nurses who work in the field of osteopathic medicine work in partnership with patients. Lifestyle and community factors often create unique circumstances for the health of every person. Those in the field of osteopathic medicine break down barriers and walls in the name of diagnosing and treating illnesses. The holistic ...

Nurses who qualify in the U.S. have the option of pursuing graduate programs that allow them to specialize in a particular field. These programs can involve specialties that focus on patient contact, for example, women’s health or oncology. Alternatively, there are programs that focus on leadership and management. If you are a qualified nurse looking to upgrade your current degree with a master’s program, there are multiple options out there. Which Nurses Can Study a Master’s? The entry requirements for master’s programs vary between academic institutions. This means some may allow entry with a nursing diploma, while others may want a bachelor’s degree ...

The field of engineering with a concentration in medical technology is in high demand today. This merge of industries offers valuable opportunities for those looking to forge into a new career path. Patient access to modern technology is of primary concern for those in the healthcare engineering industry and a focus to computer science and engineering minded folks. Students interested in acquiring dual experiences in healthcare and engineering should look to understand the following concepts to have a thorough evaluation of the industry. Solving Biomedical Problems At the core, healthcare and engineering companies focus on helping to solve the worlds ...

Reposted from: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/amawire/2013-february-27/2013-february-27-general_news1.shtml More than 80 percent of America's accredited medical schools have indicated their desire to work with the AMA to lead bold and innovative changes in the training of future physicians as part of the AMA's $10 million "Accelerating change in medical education" initiative. The AMA received proposals from 115 of the 141 accredited medical schools in the United States as part of the initiative, which the AMA announced last month. Proposals came from all categories of medical schools accredited by the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME), ...

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