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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Column: It's too hard for young people to get jobs: "It's easier to get into medical school than Lidl"

Young people in Finland are finding it increasingly difficult to secure summer jobs, with competition so fierce that a student has likened it to getting into medical school.

Mar 23 • 07:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 23 • 06:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Liepāja, medical professionals concerned about violence in schools

Medical professionals in Liepāja express growing concern over rising incidents of violence in schools, resulting in injuries among students.

Mar 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 18 • 14:15 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[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.

Mar 15 • 13:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 14 • 20:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

What is known and what still needs to be clarified about the illegal sale of driver's licenses in Tocantins

An illegal scheme involving the sale of driver's licenses in Tocantins has been uncovered by the Civil Police, implicating a network of medical professionals, psychologists, and auto school instructors.

Mar 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 13 • 00:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Iranian hackers paralyzed a giant from the USA. Retribution for the attack on the Minab school

Iranian hackers targeted US medical device manufacturer Stryker, causing significant disruptions to their systems and triggering a substantial drop in their stock value.

Mar 12 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Iran-linked group says it hacked US company in retaliation for Minab school bombing

An Iran-linked hacker group has claimed it attacked a US medical company in retaliation for the bombing of a school in Iran, highlighting a troubling escalation of cyber conflicts related to the Iran situation.

Mar 12 • 11:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Student who scored 980 on Enem and wrote 12 essays per week is admitted to medicine at Ufac: 'Gratifying'

Gustavo da Silva Pereira, a 19-year-old student, scored 980 on his Enem essay and was accepted into medical school at Ufac, celebrating his achievement with family after balancing tutoring with his studies.

Mar 12 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Iran-linked group claims cyberattack on US medical technology company as retaliation for school attack

A group of Iranian-linked hackers has claimed responsibility for a large-scale cyberattack on the American medical technology giant Stryker in retaliation for a military offensive against Iran.

Mar 11 • 19:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

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.

Mar 10 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dentist Targeted by the Public Prosecutor's Office Signed Her Own 'Ghost Shifts' as Hospital Director in RR

Juliene Monauer Amorim, a dentist, is under investigation by Brazil's Public Prosecutor's Office for allegedly receiving nearly R$ 800,000 irregularly while faking work shifts at a hospital despite attending medical school in another city.

Mar 9 • 19:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'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.

Mar 7 • 13:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man who worked in the fields and was accepted into medical school says a Charlie Brown Jr. song helped him not to give up

A young man from Brazil shares how a song by Charlie Brown Jr. motivated him to pursue his dream of studying medicine after being accepted to the Federal University of Tocantins.

Mar 7 • 01:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dentist Targeted by Public Ministry for 'Ghost Shifts' in RR Received Over R$ 94 Thousand in a Single Month

Dentist Juliene Monauer Amorim has been accused by the Public Ministry of Roraima of receiving irregular payments while enrolled in medical school, including over R$ 94,000 in April 2023 alone.

Mar 5 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Dentist is targeted by lawsuit for studying medicine in AM and receiving almost R$ 800 thousand without working in Roraima

A dentist in Brazil is facing legal action for allegedly receiving nearly R$ 800,000 in improper payments while attending medical school in Manaus, despite being employed by the Roraima government.

Mar 4 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 3 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

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.

Mar 1 • 14:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Only daughter and public school student: meet the young woman from TO accepted into medicine at two federal universities

Cecília Leite, a 21-year-old from Palmas, Brazil, has been accepted into the medical programs of two federal universities after dedicating four years to her studies as a public school student.

Feb 27 • 22:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Caçapava inaugurates its first Medical School; learn how the inauguration went

Caçapava has officially opened its first Medical School, marking a significant milestone for the city.

Feb 27 • 20:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Students fall ill after consuming school meals in Marília; 11 were treated at UPA

Eleven students at the Nacib Cury State School experienced illness after eating school meals and required medical attention.

Feb 27 • 19:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Public Medical School Bill for 15 Years of Service Passes Welfare Committee

A bill establishing a public medical school requiring graduates to serve in public healthcare institutions for 15 years has passed a subcommittee of South Korea's National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee.

Feb 27 • 10:23 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

To support local doctors, one must graduate from middle and high schools in the same metropolitan area as the university

Starting from the 2027 academic year, students must graduate from middle and high schools within the same metropolitan area as their medical school to apply for local doctor selection.

Feb 27 • 06:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘It seems almost like a dream’: says young woman accepted into medicine at two federal universities in Tocantins

21-year-old Cecília Leite expresses her joy at being accepted into medical school at two federal universities in Tocantins, Brazil.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Getting into medical school is now possible with money, and it may be a good thing for patients

Finland's Education Minister proposed increasing medical school admissions significantly, sparking debate over the adequacy of medical education capacity in relation to real healthcare needs.

Feb 26 • 08:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

SAM: The number of state-funded medical school places will be increased for the 2026 admission

The Lithuanian Ministry of Health has announced an increase in state-funded medical school places through collaboration with various governmental bodies to encourage students to work in regional healthcare after graduation.

Feb 26 • 08:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Graduation Rate of Gifted High School Students Entering Medical School at 2%? Investigation Shows 16%

A recent report shows that 16% of graduates from gifted high schools pursue a career in the medical field, disputing the government's claim of a mere 2% entry rate for medical schools.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School Clinic Offers Free Medical Care with 60 Offices of Various Specialties in Salvador

The Afya school clinic in Salvador provides free medical care in various specialties, staffed by medical students under professional supervision.

Feb 25 • 19:48 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Back to school: the complete guide to medical checks and mandatory vaccinations for the start of the school year

The article provides a comprehensive guide on essential medical checks and vaccinations that children and adolescents need before returning to school in Argentina.

Feb 23 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Son of a cleaner and shoemaker, 18-year-old manages to get into medicine at USP, Unicamp, and Unesp

Matheus da Silva Alves, an 18-year-old public school student from Franca, Brazil, has been accepted into medicine at three of the country's most prestigious universities after achieving a high score on the Provão Paulista.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Private medical students perform worse than public school students in 94% of the questions on the Enamed

Private medical students in Brazil scored lower than their public school counterparts on 94% of the questions in the Enamed exam, despite having a more favorable socioeconomic profile.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kohichi Akashi confirmed as President of Kyushu University, continuing the trend of having a Medical School graduate

Kohichi Akashi has been confirmed as the new President of Kyushu University, focusing on leukemia research and emphasizing the importance of social change in education.

Feb 19 • 09:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Medical Community Calls for a Reduction in Medical School Admissions While the Government States There Will Be No Adjustments

The medical community in South Korea is pushing for a reduction in the number of medical school admissions, despite a planned increase, citing concerns over the quality of education, while the government has firmly stated that no adjustments will be made to the admissions numbers.

Feb 18 • 11:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Belleeks school bus crash LIVE: 40 students believed to be on overturned bus

A serious crash involving a school bus in Belleeks, Co Armagh, has left approximately 40 students in urgent need of medical attention.

Feb 17 • 16:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

A tragic incident with a first-grade student in school, breaths stopped after swallowing a bracelet bead

A six-year-old girl named Taapsee tragically died in a school in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, after swallowing a bead from her bracelet, leading to difficulty in breathing and delayed medical attention.

Feb 17 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Member of the old guard of Camisa Verde e Branco falls ill and is taken by ambulance

A member of the Camisa Verde e Branco samba school's old guard fell ill during the carnival parade in Brazil and required medical attention.

Feb 15 • 07:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Understanding a single thing about sleep helps you 'wake up feeling truly refreshed'

Health experts at Harvard Medical School emphasize the importance of understanding sleep cycles to improve sleep quality and waking freshness.

Feb 15 • 03:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

No doctors, school, and water: in the Texas prison, the nightmare of children captured by ICE

Edison, a 13-year-old boy from Guatemala, is detained in Texas with his mother, facing dire conditions including a lack of medical care and education.

Feb 14 • 09:23 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Leak of Personal Information for 10,000 Patients: Cyber Attack on Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital

A cyberattack at Nippon Medical School Musashi Kosugi Hospital has led to the leak of personal information for approximately 10,000 patients.

Feb 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Student working on a farm and accepted into medical school will seek a scholarship to support himself in college: 'Rent is too expensive'

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old student who earned a spot in medical school, plans to apply for financial aid to manage living expenses in Palmas due to his family's low income.

Feb 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Association of Interns and Residents Opposes Hasty Medical School Expansion and Calls for Re-Discussion Table

Interns and residents in South Korea demand a re-evaluation of the government's plan to increase medical school admissions by 3,342 over five years, starting with 490 in 2027.

Feb 13 • 08:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Association of Medical School Professors Opposes Increase in Medical School Enrollment... "Adjust Enrollment Numbers to Reduce Expansion"

The Association of Medical School Professors in South Korea is opposing the government's proposal to increase medical school enrollment, advocating instead for adjustments to existing enrollment numbers until current students graduate.

Feb 13 • 08:17 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Director on inclusive education: When a school becomes a social or medical institution, the quality of education suffers

Inclusive education in Latvia is struggling as schools are being expected to take on social and medical roles, diverting focus from educational quality.

Feb 13 • 07:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Neither sudokus nor crosswords: the physical activity that best prevents brain aging from the age of 50

Recent studies indicate that moderate physical activities like tai chi or walking are more effective than puzzles in preventing cognitive decline after the age of 50.

Feb 12 • 19:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Child dies after 'medical emergency' at Surrey high school

A Year 8 pupil has died after a medical emergency at Collingwood College in Surrey, UK.

Feb 12 • 09:16 UTC

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