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- 1AOA issues May 2026 accreditation decisions for osteopathic medical colleges●Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – May 2026
The American Osteopathic Association has announced its accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine for May 2026. The update matters to medical schools, prospective students and educators, as accreditation status determines whether institutions can operate and their graduates can be licensed. Specific colleges affected and the nature of each decision were not detailed in the announcement.
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Registration for Haryana NEET UG Round 3 counselling for 2026 has opened, with the Medical Counselling Committee beginning the process today. Students can now apply online, with officials confirming the schedule and seat allotment details. Aspirants are advised to check key dates and eligibility before the deadline, as this round determines final admissions to medical seats in the state.
- 3Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine Holds White Coat Ceremony▼Geisel School of Medicine’s White Coat Ceremony Focused on Knowledge, Trust, and Respect
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth held its White Coat Ceremony for incoming medical students, an event marking the start of their training. This year's ceremony emphasized knowledge, trust, and respect as core values of the medical profession. White coat ceremonies are traditional rites of passage at US medical schools, symbolizing students' entry into clinical medicine and their commitment to patient care.
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A New York Times opinion piece argues that artificial intelligence is set to transform medical practice and training fundamentally, changing how doctors diagnose, treat and learn. Discussion centers on what this means for medical students and the future of the profession.
- 5Osteopathic medical colleges receive September 2026 accreditation decisions▼Accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine – September 2026
The American Osteopathic Association has issued its accreditation decisions for colleges of osteopathic medicine covering September 2026. The decisions determine which osteopathic medical schools meet the association's standards and can continue training future physicians. People in medical education are watching these outcomes closely, as accreditation status affects students, faculty, and the supply of doctors entering the US healthcare workforce.
- 6Bonita Stanton Memorial 5K Returns to Fund Medical School Scholarships▼Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Returns to Benefit Scholarships for Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Hackensack Meridian Health announced that the Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K will return, raising funds for scholarships at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. The race honors the late founding dean of the school and supports students pursuing medical education in New Jersey.
- 7Medical student Brennan Spellman takes on challenges beyond the classroom▼M3 Brennan Spellman pursues challenges outside classroom
The University of Missouri School of Medicine is highlighting third-year medical student Brennan Spellman for the challenges he pursues outside the classroom. The school's news item points to his activities beyond his medical studies as an example of student engagement, though no further details about those pursuits are given.
- 8Summer in Seoul reshapes premed student's view of care▼A summer in Seoul reshapes premed student’s view of care
A Rice University premed student spent a summer in Seoul, an experience that changed how the student thinks about medical care and caregiving. The university highlighted the story, noting that time abroad broadened the student's perspective on health systems and what compassionate care can look like across cultures.
- 9Asthma Tied to Lower School Performance, CU Anschutz Researchers Respond▼Asthma Often Leads to Lower Academic Performance. CU Anschutz Faculty Work to Change That.
Faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus say children with asthma frequently face lower academic performance, as flare-ups and missed school days disrupt learning. They are working on initiatives to help manage the condition and keep students in class, positioning asthma care as an education issue rather than only a health one.
- 10Memorial 5K Returns to Fund Medical School Scholarships●Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K Returns to Benefit Scholarships for Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine | Newswise
The Bonita Stanton, M.D., Memorial 5K is returning to raise money for student scholarships at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. The run honors Stanton, a physician and former leader associated with the school, and its proceeds support aspiring medical students. No further details about the date, location or participation figures have been released in the announcement.