In the Stanford Medicine course Walk with Me, students are paired with patients to learn about life with a chronic or serious illness.
Category: Medical Education
How a psychologist aids health technology innovation
Stanford psychologist Douglas Rait helps groups of Stanford Biodesign Innovation fellows hone their ability to work as a team, fueling their projects.
When your lesson about infectious disease is a case study of the world
Medical school classes have moved online for second-year Stanford student Lauren Joseph, and some lessons focus on the science of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Defend or delay? Grad students must decide whether to present their thesis virtually
With the coronavirus pandemic affecting group gatherings, some Stanford graduate students must choose between delaying or remotely defending their research.
Helping children turn failures into success through growth mindset
In the Spotlight: Pediatrician Irene Loe talks about her five-year passion project to help parents cultivate a growth mindset in their children.
Twitter journal clubs: Sharing knowledge from a social distance
Stanford dermatologist Roxana Daneshjou describes the advantages of using Twitter to discuss methods and findings of research papers.
Remembering her obstacles, Stanford med student aspires to give back
Paloma Marin-Nevarez once thought becoming a doctor was an unattainable goal. Now a Stanford medical student, she'll soon be an emergency medicine resident.
Match Day: Stanford medical students celebrate their accomplishments amid pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanford medical students learn where they "matched" for residency in a virtual Match Day.
Former Navy officer/current Stanford med student looks forward to Match Day
Kaylene Carter became a Stanford medical student after 7 years in the U.S. Navy. On Match Day, she'll find out where she'll do her internship.
Curious what it’s like to be a doctor? The ‘Journey to Medicine’ podcast may be for you.
A Q&A with Sarita Khemani, MD, about her podcast, Journey to Medicine, which features stories of medical school applicants' setbacks and successes.
Lessons about medicine and mortality from a pathology class
"It matters to me, when holding a specimen or discussing a patient, that I not lose sight of the story and life behind the disease," writes Stanford medical student Lauren Joseph.
Discarding the empathy script: A former patient, now med student, encourages doctors to be authentic
Stanford medical student Hannah Wild, a former cancer patient, reflects on the importance of authentic communication in medicine.
Identifying and addressing gender bias in health care
A Stanford-trained surgeon discusses her research and personal experiences with gender bias in her quest for equality in health care.
Realizing the medical school dream, for himself and his family
Inspired by his parents' experience as immigrants and his own volunteering at a homeless clinic, Stanford medical student Jimmy Zheng aspires to care for the marginalized.
Residents are still mastering medicine. But can they fix health care problems too?
A new curriculum trains neurology residents to think like engineers in a factory — improving outcomes while reducing waste and lowering costs.
Strong medicine: Stanford physician shares medical info on YouTube
In this Q&A, Stanford hospitalist Eric Strong discusses his YouTube channel, Strong Medicine, and his interest in medical education.