Medical schools hold their students to incredibly high standards, both academically and in terms of the broad, often vaguely defined category of “professionalism.” Even a single allegation of unprofessional conduct can have...
Category: Medical Student Defense
In the arms race for higher pass rates on board exams, successful residency placements, and reputational standing, the country’s medical schools are more draconian than ever when it comes to deciding which students make the...
Medical students across the country – indeed, around the world – are familiar with Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), which are standardized skills assessments designed to help students evaluate and improve...
When a medical student begins struggling academically or professionally, their schools will often present them with what appears to be a supportive solution: the remediation agreement. These agreements are usually framed as an...
DO Grads Face Discrimination with Residency Matches
April 16, 2026
As children, we’re told that working hard and pursuing our passion will result in success. In practicing medicine, we focus on measurable metrics and benchmarks. Yet when it comes to residencies, bias too often colors...
The National Board of Medical Examiners (NMBE) has updated its guidelines for how it makes accommodations for medical students with disabilities seeking to take the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE). These changes not...
A nursing student who violates the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) could face severe consequences from the medical program, which may mean serious consequences for their medical career. Most...