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Webinar – The Art of Failing: How to Fail Well
Presenter Dr. Maria Ahmad explores the psychological and professional impact of failure, particularly within the demanding field of healthcare. The session reframes the concept of failure as an inevitable and valuable “setback”—a crucial component of learning, growth, and long-term success. Session Highlights Four Key Shifts in Perspective: 1. Self-Worth vs. Mistakes: Drawing on Carol Dweck’s…
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Must-Have Books for Medical Students after Year 1
Year one of medical schools is all about learning the basics, medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology. Everything after that is focused on preparing for clinical practice and exams, we know the right book can save you hours of confusion. Here’s our list of essential reading to lean on through your clinical years. See a title…
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Navigating the Demands of Nursing School Without Burning Out
By: Lynda Malcolm Nursing school tests even the strongest students. It will challenge you in new ways. You aren’t just learning new material; you’re learning to keep people alive. Most programs don’t tell you that you need to learn to be two very different types of student at the same time—the scholar who can absorb…
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Elsevier x Doctor Mike: Live Events
Session 1 – Elsevier Presents: Student RoundTable with Doctor Mike Wed, Sep. 16, 2026 · 11:00 am (EDT)On-demand recording, available September 16Five healthcare students sat down with Doctor Mike in New York City for an honest conversation about AI in medical education. They talk about what it means for how they learn, how they train,…
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Surviving the Transition: Real Talk for Incoming Medical & Nursing Students
By: Lynda Malcolm, MD, JD Somewhere in your first few weeks, there’ll be a moment when you start to doubt yourself. Everyone around you seems so confident and prepared while you are a bundle of nerves. You’ll begin questioning whether you belong here. Newsflash—you do. The truth is everyone has doubts. Here’s what the brochures…
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The guide every health science student should read before using AI again
If you study medicine, nursing, or any health profession, you already use artificial intelligence. The question is no longer whether you use it, but how . And that’s precisely where “Learning in the Age of AI: A Practical Guide for Health Sciences Students ,” by Dr. Javier Flores Cohaila, comes in, now available completely free for download on our HUB. This is not…
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Every Clinician has Faced Failure. What Matters is How They Responded.
Online Session The Art of Failing: How to Fail Well Thursday, September 17th 6pm UK | 1pm US ET 🔗 Register Here The thought of failure fills us with dread – whether failing an exam, not getting a job we wanted, or making an incorrect diagnosis. And because we talk about failure so rarely, we…
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Becoming a Doctor: What They Don’t Teach You About Making a Diagnosis
Content adapted from: 2020 Elsevier Live Webinar with Dr. David Randall. Diagnosis; The art of becoming a doctor One of the most important skills in medicine is also one of the least taught: how to actually make a diagnosis. Dr. David Randall, renal specialist, researcher, and co-editor of Kumar & Clark’s Clinical Medicine — shared some refreshingly honest insights…
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The author who wrote YOUR favorite book… is going to present a live session!
Yes, you read that right. The authors of your favorite textbooks— Guyton and Hall, Murray, Robbins, Moore, and Torchia —the ones that have supported you studying for exams, will be there live! Telling the story of how their books came about, how they’ve changed over the years, and what they mean for your education today. No third-party…
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Tips for a Successful First Year in Healthcare
Starting your first year in healthcare studies, whether in medical or nursing school, is one of the most exciting, and honestly challenging experiences. We understand it can feel overwhelming to find your rhythm between balancing the volume of content, fast pace, and pressure to keep up. The good news? The most successful healthcare students aren’t the ones who have the most knowledge. They’re the ones who figured out early how…