While medical schools work to be more inclusive, structural and cultural barriers still exist for students with disabilities. This article examines the most common of those obstacles and how schools are addressing them. It is important to understand what may lie ahead...
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Title IX – Its Roots and What it Means Today
Education has often been the battleground for the fight for equal opportunities. Title IX, a pivotal federal statute enacted in 1972, is at the heart of this fight. After becoming a law, it greatly changed the trajectory of educational equality in the United States....
Dismissal for Plagiarism: How to Prevent and Next Steps if Accused
Integrity is a cornerstone of academic achievement. So, it’s not surprising that universities and schools institute consequences if a student is found guilty of plagiarism, or the act of presenting someone else’s work as your own. And while this is...
Understanding ADA Requirements for Medical Schools: Know Your Student Rights
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical education, it's important for students and institutions to understand and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As a medical student who may be seeking accommodations (or even as a school looking to ensure...
Dismissal for Academic Dishonesty: What Nursing Students Can Do to Safeguard Themselves
In the pursuit of a noble profession like nursing, where lives literally hang in the balance, the importance of academic integrity cannot be overstated. Nursing school is competitive, though, and the temptation to take shortcuts or make unethical decisions to find...