In recent months, many students have noticed a troubling trend: civil rights complaints that would have once been taken seriously by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) are being dismissed or deprioritized. With political shifts in...
For many medical and graduate students, graduation should be the beginning of a long-anticipated career. Instead, some are watching that milestone slip away—postponed due to factors often beyond their control. While the academic world may treat delayed graduation as a...
As a graduate student with an approved disability accommodation, you’ve likely jumped through all the necessary hoops to ensure you get the support you need. You’ve followed the process—submitted your documentation, met with your school’s Disability Services Office,...
Graduate students pursuing theses or dissertations often enter their programs with a clear understanding of the expectations and milestones they must meet to earn their degrees. Unfortunately, some students encounter a troubling phenomenon along the way: moving the...
Pursuing a medical degree is difficult for any student, but, for those with disabilities, the challenges can be even greater. And yes, there has been progress to make education more inclusive, but medical schools still present unique obstacles that sometimes hinder...
Starting medical school is a big step. While most students worry about meeting the academic standards and rigors of clinical training, there’s another aspect that often goes overlooked - the legal side of medical education. Legal knowledge is not just for lawyers....
With the demanding environment of medical school, it’s no surprise that disputes arise. These disputes can negatively impact your academic progress, reputation and future career. Whether it’s discrimination, grading issues, disciplinary actions or financial...
Discrimination and retaliation within the dissertation process sadly happens and significantly affect the academic and personal lives of doctoral students. Discrimination and retaliation not only hinder students' progress but also create an environment of fear and...
With the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling against Harvard and the University of North Carolina (UNC), the topic of discrimination during the admission process has been a much-debated topic. The 6-3 decision found the undergraduate admission processes at both schools...
Several weeks ago, we wrote a post about seven actions to take if you did not match for a residency program. In the article below, we delve deeper into three of those suggestions – taking and passing the USMLE Step 3, improving your interview skills and staying...