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The Utopianism of 'Mental Health' — The James G. Martin Center …

WEBThe problem is that, in its current usage, “mental health” refers to more than merely practical problems. It belongs to a broader discourse and set of beliefs. In many …

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Whatever Happened to Kychelle Del Rosario

WEBOn March 29, 2022, Del Rosario, a fourth-year medical student at Wake Forest, tweeted about her interaction with a patient during what should have been a …

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UNC-Chapel Hill in a “Mental Health Crisis”

WEBNo doubt, fueling the mental health crisis is the COVID-19 pandemic and the increase in feelings and thoughts of loneliness, hopelessness, and anxiety in college …

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Duke Health’s Antiracist “Pledge” Is Not Guided by Science

WEBIn May of 2021, the Duke Health System sent a draft “pledge” to the employee community, affirming that the organization “stands against racism, bias, and …

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The Academic and Social Benefits of Homeschooling

WEBA similar pattern emerges for the social, emotional, and psychological development of the homeschooled. The clear majority of peer-reviewed studies show …

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UNC School of Medicine's Quiet "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

WEBIn May, the UNC School of Medicine revised its Guidelines for Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion.Now, faculty seeking promotion must tout their …

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How Medical Schools Are Polarizing Tomorrow’s Doctors

WEBTo be a successful doctor, it is no longer enough to make an accurate diagnosis and recommend an effective treatment. Today’s medical schools want their …

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Medical Education Is Infected with DEI

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the decline, as did the death of George Floyd in 2020. Suddenly, medical schools were loudly proclaiming that health …

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Robert Weissberg, Author at The James G. Martin Center for …

WEBAuthor Profile Robert Weissberg Robert Weissberg was born in New York City and graduated from Teaneck High School in Teaneck, New Jersey. He received his …

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In Medical Schools, Woke Ideology Trumps True Healthcare

WEBWoke medical education is expanding across the United States, which is cause for great concern. One of the last common experiences people have today is …

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Pro/Con: Is Food Insecurity on Campus a Problem

WEBA 2017 study published in the American Journal of Health Promotion found that “15 percent of student respondents at one 4-year college experienced food …

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Credential Inflation: What’s Causing It and What Can We Do About …

WEBCredential inflation refers to an increase in the education credentials required for a job—for example, a job that used to be done by high school graduates but now …

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America’s Growing Student Debt Mountain

WEBPeople keep talking about the high burden of college debt, which now surpasses credit card debt. And the federal government is doing something to help.

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Why Does North Carolina Keep Bailing Out ECU’s Medical School

WEBThe Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has been bailed out by the state to stay afloat, but it’s hard to say how, exactly, North Carolina has benefited …

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How DEI Threatens Exercise Science — The James G. Martin Center …

WEBI first encountered DEI in exercise science in 2017. That year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) published a position paper titled “Achieving equity in …

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Using Free Market to Pay for College

WEBMore students than ever are attending the nation’s colleges and universities, but we nevertheless hear a lot about how terribly expensive it is. Even with the very low in-state …

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The True Cost of a PhD: Giving Up a Family for Academia

WEBIn 2012, CBS noted the bleak future that awaited PhD graduates. From 2005 to 2009, American universities graduated 100,000 new PhDs but only created 16,000 …

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Students Aren’t Learning Life Skills; Colleges Need to Teach Them

WEBWhen students think back to their college days, they may remember a philosophy class that made them question their life or an art class they thought would be …

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The Importance of College Advisors for Academic Success

WEBWhen planning their college years, students want reliable advisors who can help them pick the right major and classes. As most students are not on campus during …

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