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Most Women Would Choose Surgical Profession Again
Most women surgeons would choose their career again, although many would favor more options for part-time or other alternative work schedules, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.
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$13.4 Million NIH Grant Received By Pitt To Create Virtual Models For Swine Flu, Epidemics
As the world prepares for a probable resurgence of H1N1 in the coming months, University of Pittsburgh researchers are controlling the spread of infectious diseases virtually with a $13.4 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to establish a Center of Excellence in Modeling of Infectious Diseases. The five-year grant, part of the NIH"s Modeling of Infectious Disease Agent Study (MIDAS) program, funds the development and testing of computer simulations that will ultimately enable public health officials and policymakers to evaluate intervention strategies to contain infectious disease outbreaks.
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House Health Bill To Include Public Plan, Insurers Resisting
On Monday, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles Rangel, D- N.Y., told reporters that the House bill will include a new public insurance plan, Reuters/The Boston Globe reports. "Similar to legislation being developed in the Senate, the House bill would establish an insurance exchange to help people without employer-sponsored insurance find medical coverage." The government-sponsored public insurance plan would be "one of the options available, lawmakers said." The bill would also establish a mandate that would "require individuals and businesses to obtain coverage."
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The 2009 AMSA National Leadership Development Seminar, Australia

The AMSA National Leadership Development Seminar will be held from the 7th to the 9th of September 2009. Held in our nation"s capital and proudly supported by the Minister for Health and Ageing, The Hon. Nicola Roxon MP, delegates are provided with an opportunity to question parliamentarians about issues facing medical students and Australia"s health system today. Attendees also participate in workshops designed to improve skills in advocacy, media and negotiation. This seminar is an opportunity for medical students to spend three days exploring the concept of leadership with prominent figures in Australian health and politics. The cost of the 2009 NLDS is $495.00 (incl. GST) which includes the cost of flights, accommodation, meals and the academic program for the three days. For delegates from New Zealand who will have to arrange their own flights the cost is $385.00. In previous years the cost of registration for many delegates has been covered by local medical student societies or medical faculties. Get in contact with your local AMSA Rep to find out if your medical student society will support you to come to NLDS. If you have any questions about the National Leadership Development Seminar please contact ico@amsa.org.au. Applications are now open. Please complete your submission here. AMSA


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