Paging Doc Roddy on KevinMD Blog!

Paging Doc Roddy on KevinMD Blog!

Hey guys, i was excited to see that over July 4th weekend one of my posts was picked up and featured on the KevinMD physician blog.  I was happy they wanted to host my thoughts on the unnecessary lengths of medical education and the associated financial costs that come with it.  If you didn't read it the first time on my blog now you can read it here. Take a look, read, share, comment. Thank you!  

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3 Year Medical School Program? Yes Please!

3 Year Medical School Program?  Yes Please!

I came across an article featured on the NPR health section and it immediately grabbed my attention.  Traditionally medical student education is accomplished in a 4 year program in medical schools nationwide but UC Davis is now offering their medical training as a 3 year obligation.  A three year medical school as opposed to a 4 year program is intriguing, thought provoking and possibly controversial.  Interested yet?  

Click below to read more and to learn why I’m advocating that 3 year medical school programs should be made the standard for medical student education nationwide.  I also post a link to the original NPR article for review.

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