Tag: healthcare workforce
Afghan Doctor Arrested During Surgery as Pakistan Escalates Visa Crackdown
Pakistani police arrested an Afghan resident doctor during active surgery as Pakistan escalates expulsion of undocumented Afghans. The crackdown is…
Why Women Doctors Drop Out: A Systematic Review Reveals Critical Gaps in Medical Training
A systematic review of global research on women physicians reveals persistent barriers to career advancement—from work-life balance conflicts and mentorship…
Medicine’s generational divide: Why institutions must adapt to Gen Z physicians’ values
Generation Z physicians are challenging outdated institutional norms in medicine, but the characterization of their expectations as "weakness" misses a…
UK Resident Doctors Strike Over Pay Amid NHS Service Disruptions
Resident doctors across the UK have begun strike action in a pay dispute, with the British Medical Association confirming that…
The profound human connection at the heart of oncology practice
Oncologists describe cancer care as uniquely privileged not for curative power alone, but for the depth of human honesty and…
At 73, Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft Breaks Barriers as Oldest Medical Resident in US History
Dawn Zuidgeest-Craft is making medical history by starting her residency at age 73, potentially becoming the oldest medical resident in…
Healthcare Workers Face Critical Shortages as Mental Health Crisis Deepens
Healthcare professionals and concerned citizens highlight critical workforce shortages, mental health service gaps, and public safety challenges in May 2026…
Dual Doctor Couples Face Amplified Childcare Crisis in Medical Training
Dual doctor couples face amplified childcare challenges during medical training, with foundation trainees most vulnerable due to frequent rotations and…