Read article – An article highlighting U.S. News & World Report‘s top hospitals rankings, which also mentions that the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth was recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the 27th best medical school for primary care.
Articles by: Geisel Communications
Overtreatment of Thyroid Cancers Seems Common – Endocrinology Advisor via HealthDay News
Read article – Quotes H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, about a study he coauthored that found that most cases of thyroid cancer could be treated either by partial removal of the thyroid gland or by simply keeping an eye on the cancer in case it becomes aggressive.
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Geisel Welcomes New Medical Students
The Geisel School of Medicine ushered in a new academic year by welcoming 92 new medical students to campus this week for orientation. The Class of 2022 brings with it diverse backgrounds and experiences, as well as a record of academic achievement and service around the world.
Center for Cartoon Studies to Host Comics & Medicine Conference – Seven Days
Read article – A feature story about how the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vt., with support from the Geisel School of Medicine, will host the ninth international Comics and Medicine Conference from August 16 – 18, called “Comics and Medicine: The Ways We Work.”
Women Remain Unsure About the Benefits of Risk-Based Breast Cancer Screening – Radiology Business
Read article – Quotes Xiaofei He, a research associate at The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice and a graduate student at the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies, about a new study she led that found that many women are skeptical about the concept of undergoing risk-based breast cancer screening.
5 Tips for Preparing for Multiple Mini Interviews – Student Doctor Network
Read article – An opinion piece by Cassie Kosarek, Geisel ’20, in which she shares tips on how to prepare for the multiple mini interview, which has gained popularity with medical school admissions committees.
Enhanced Physician Training and Support Are Needed to Improve End-of-Life Care – HealthAffairs
Read article – Cites a Dartmouth Atlas of Health Care study, which indicated that the availability of health care services contributes significantly to regional variation in spending in the months before death.
The Case Against Screening for Thyroid Cancer – FiveThirtyEight
Read article – Features comments by H. Gilbert Welch, professor of medicine and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, and Louise Davies, associate professor of surgery and of The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, in an article about the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of thyroid cancers.
SVMC Doctors Take on Leadership Roles – Bennington Banner
Read article – Themarge Small, clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology, has been elected to serve as president of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center’s medical staff for the next two years.
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