Due to Increase in Medical School Enrollment... 3 Schools Lacking Professors 'Certification Delay', Jeonbuk National University Applied for Re-examination
Three medical schools in South Korea have received a 'non-certification deferment' due to difficulties in securing professors amidst an increase in enrollment for the 2025 academic year.
Medical Course in Piracicaba Will Be Supervised by the MEC After Low Scores in National Evaluation
The medical program at Anhembi Morumbi University in Piracicaba, Brazil, will undergo supervision by the Ministry of Education due to unsatisfactory performance in a national medical evaluation.
MEC punishes more than 50 medical courses in Brazil for poor performance
The Brazilian Ministry of Education has imposed sanctions on over 50 medical courses due to poor performance in a national evaluation exam.
The Medical Faculty Building: Why Did They Hide the Bodies of Famous Pilots Here, What Was 'Varlynas', and What Does the Anatomy Museum Preserve?
The article discusses the history and significance of the Medical Faculty building at LSMU in Kaunas, Lithuania, including its architectural heritage and role in medical education.
MDCN accredits Kwara varsity teaching hospital as training institution
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has approved the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital to serve as a training institution for the university's preclinical medical program.
Many medical students have experienced sexual harassment in educational settings
A survey reveals that a notable percentage of medical students in Finland have faced sexual harassment in educational environments, prompting calls for clearer reporting mechanisms.
The Generalitat approves spending nearly 6 billion more to buy time in negotiations with ERC
The Catalan government has approved an additional budget allocation of nearly 6 billion euros to secure salary payments and negotiations with ERC amid ongoing protests from educators and medical professionals.
MEC punishes medical course of college in MA after poor score in Enamed; three other institutions are under supervision
The Ministry of Education in Brazil has sanctioned a medical course for poor performance in a national exam, reducing student vacancies and suspending student funding contracts.
Canadian Medical Association seeking to intervene on Saskatchewan pronoun case
The Canadian Medical Association is seeking to intervene in a significant legal case regarding parental consent for students changing their names or pronouns in Saskatchewan schools.
Enamed: MEC opens process to supervise medical school in PI after poor score
The Brazilian Ministry of Education is monitoring a medical program at Afya Faculdade de Parnaíba, which received a low score in the recent medical education evaluation.
"A woman should be behind the stove and cooking." Medical students describe sexism, anxiety, and pressure during their studies
Medical students in Czechia have reported instances of sexism, mental health issues, and high pressure associated with their studies, as detailed by several interviewees.
Understand what can happen to medical schools punished by the MEC
The Brazilian Ministry of Education has begun penalizing medical schools with inadequate performance in national evaluations, potentially impacting their operation and student admission.
MEC imposes sanctions on the medical course at UFPA after unsatisfactory performance in Enamed
The Brazilian Ministry of Education has sanctioned the medical course at the Federal University of Pará due to its lowest score in the Enamed exam among state universities.
Three universities in Amazonas face sanctions from the MEC after unsatisfactory performance in the Enamed
The Ministry of Education in Brazil imposed sanctions on three medical courses in Amazonas due to poor results in the Enamed exam for 2025.
MEC applies sanctions to medical courses after unsatisfactory performance in Enamed
The Brazilian Ministry of Education has sanctioned medical courses nationwide for poor performance in the national medical assessment exam, Enamed.
MEC imposes penalties on medical courses with low grades and initiates supervision; see the list
The Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) has initiated supervision and imposed penalties on medical courses that received low scores in the national evaluation exam.
[Q&A] Are the Educational Conditions Sufficient for Regional National Universities That Secured Half of the Increased Medical Students?
The South Korean government has increased medical school quotas in non-Seoul regions, with half allocated to regional national universities, aiming to enhance local healthcare networks.
The Google Earth of Human Organs is Now Online and Free
A new online portal allows users to explore 3D models of human organs in unprecedented detail, akin to Google Earth.
Without preparatory course and with mother undergoing health treatment, student passes medical exam at Ufac: 'Efforts paid off'
Gabriel Braga, an 18-year-old student, achieved 2nd place among candidates in the public school quota system for the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre (Ufac), having studied independently while supporting his mother through health treatment.
Pemex begins training of 291 specialist doctors and increases investment in health services
Pemex has commenced the training of 291 resident doctors across 23 specialized programs, while also enhancing its investment in health services.
NOA, Red Cross unveil campaign for compulsory treatment of gunshot victims
The National Orientation Agency and the International Committee of the Red Cross have launched a campaign to educate Nigerians on the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims following the 2017 law that mandates immediate medical care.
Government allocates half of the increase in medical school quota for next year to regional national universities
The Korean government plans to allocate half of the increased quota of 490 medical school places for next year to regional national universities, with significant increases in institutions like Kangwon National University and Chungbuk National University.
Medical students trade federal spot for private course close to home
A Brazilian medical student chose to give up her spot at a federal university for a private one closer to home due to financial concerns and family proximity.
UCP in Action will provide medical attention at a school in Fortuna Guazú in Pedro Juan
The Central University of Paraguay will conduct a social health initiative at a school in Fortuna Guazú, offering medical inspections to students and community members.
At 18 years old, 1st place in the Ufac medical entrance exam studied 12 hours a day: 'I never imagined'
Iago Tessinari e Silva, an 18-year-old from Acre, achieved first place in the medical entrance exam at the Federal University of Acre with a rigorous study schedule of 12 hours a day.
The Saeima will consider the citizens' initiative to increase allowable expenses
Residents of Latvia are advocating for an increase in the annual limit on allowable expenses for medical treatment and education from 600 euros to potentially 1500 or 1700 euros, citing rising costs.
At 12 years old, Enzinho studies every day for the Enem, takes preparatory classes, and dreams of medical school: 'I thought it was better to start now'
A 12-year-old boy named Enzo Santos, known as Enzinho, is diligently preparing for Brazil's national high school exam, the Enem, aiming to pursue a medical career.
Unprecedented Former Uniformed Services Chief Appointed as President of the National Defense Medical College
The Japanese government has appointed former Chief of Joint Staff Yoshida Keisuke to succeed Kubo Fumiaki as president of the National Defense Medical College, marking an unusual shift from recent appointments of academic professionals to military leaders.
Final scores of the MIR: Bianca Ciobanu maintains her number 1
The Spanish Ministry of Health confirmed Bianca Ciobanu's top score in the MIR exam after resolving controversies regarding her results.
TETFund seeks stronger medical training to curb medical tourism
TETFund's Executive Secretary emphasizes the need for improved medical training and healthcare facilities in Nigeria to reduce medical tourism.
Doctor Topper in UPSC, Is Civil Service Now Becoming a Domain for Science Students?
The 2025 UPSC civil service examination has seen a significant trend of science students, exemplified by the top scorer Anuj Agnihotri from AIIMS, raising questions about whether civil service is increasingly favoring medical and engineering backgrounds.
Fire guts medical lab at Plateau college
A fire at the Plateau State College of Health Technology destroyed the medical laboratory section, and the cause is still unknown as assessments are ongoing.
From this year, more than 10% of the quota of 32 medical schools is required to select regional doctors starting from high school seniors
From 2027, 32 medical schools in South Korea, excluding Seoul, are mandated to allocate over 10% of their quotas for regional doctors, prioritizing students from local middle and high schools.
Doctor who graduated in Paraíba highlights the importance of student assistance for studying: 'they managed to support me'
Doctor Luiz Henrique emphasizes the critical role of student assistance programs in his medical education journey at the Federal University of Paraíba.
The self-proclaimed specialist accused of sexual harassment, Medians, had completed a four-day course in hypnosis
Andris Medians, who lacks medical education, is under investigation for sexual harassment after offering addiction treatment following a brief hypnosis course.
UNIOSUN gets full accreditation to graduate medical students
Osun State University has received full accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria to graduate medical students.
'It's working', celebrates 17-year-old who left the interior of TO to study medicine at the federal university
17-year-old Fernando Abreu Miranda moved to Palmas after being accepted into medical school at the Federal University of Tocantins.
Shenzhen's Special Talent Attraction Policy... Building Homes, Education, and Medical Facilities to Attract Phoenixes
Shenzhen's talent attraction policy emphasizes creating a conducive environment with housing, education, and healthcare to draw skilled individuals, illustrating China's shift from a population-driven growth to a talent-centered economy.
Lula authorizes PUC-Rio to create undergraduate medical course; entrance exam expected in 2027
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has authorized PUC-Rio to establish an undergraduate medicine program, with an entrance exam planned for 2027 pending further evaluations.
"What a Woman Wants, God Wants". The Story of the First Female Doctors with a Punchline
The article explores the history of early female doctors, focusing on figures such as Garrett Anderson, Madeleine Brès, and Mary Putnam Jacobi, who overcame significant obstacles to pursue their medical education in the 19th century.
Rimantas Benetis inaugurated for a second term as rector of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Rimantas Benetis has been inaugurated for a second term as the rector of the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, pledging to uphold the university's traditions and provide education based on the latest advances in medical science.
RFK Jr urges medical schools to increase nutrition education training
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new initiative to enhance nutrition education in medical schools, threatening funding cuts for those that do not comply.
Unifev opens registrations for Medicine 2026 and launches guide for future doctors
Unifev has opened registrations for the Medicine 2026 selection process and released a guide for prospective medical students.
Medical Student Hupcejová: I Will Never Forget the Patient Who Died of Cancer Due to Hoaxes
Hana Hupcejová, a fifth-year medical student in Slovakia, reflects on the impact of health misinformation on patients and aspiring doctors.
Caught copying during the MIR exam with smart glasses and watch, scored zero
A medical exam candidate in Spain was disqualified after being caught using smart glasses and a smartwatch during the MIR 2026 exam.
Young man who was accepted into medical school at three universities after taking the Enem in the hospital believes that his experience as a patient will help him in his profession.
A young man diagnosed with a rare disease achieved admission to medical school in three universities after taking a national exam while hospitalized, and he believes his patient experience will inform his future practice as a doctor.
Young man from Pará with rare disease passes entrance exams at three public universities after taking the Enem in the hospital
A young man from Pará has been accepted into three medical programs despite facing a severe rare disease that required him to take the national exam while hospitalized.
Barão de Mauá Medical School is the first in Ribeirão Preto and Region in ENAMED
The Barão de Mauá Medical School has achieved the highest ranking among private institutions in Ribeirão Preto and surrounding regions in the ENAMED evaluation.
17-Year-Old from the Farm Celebrates First Week in Medical School at Federal University
Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old student, celebrates his first week at the Federal University of Tocantins after overcoming various challenges while working in agriculture.
Medicine has an explosion of unfilled vacancies in the first call after changes in the Sisu
The number of unfilled places in medical courses surged during the first call of Brazil's Sisu 2026, particularly at federal universities like UFRJ, raising concerns among experts.