In The News | PULSE EDITION
Staying updated on current medical events is important for premed students because it shows you're engaged with real-world healthcare issues, improves your ability to think critically, and strengthens your interviews, essays, and understanding of the medical field. It also helps you explore areas of interest and understand diverse patient needs.
Three Pillars of Today’s Medical World
From Policy to Progress to People—Understanding What Shapes Healthcare Today
Public Health & Policy
Covers topics like healthcare access, vaccination campaigns, and health equity laws; helps you understand how medicine interacts with government and society.
Medical Innovation & Research
Includes new treatments, technologies (like AI in diagnostics), and clinical trials; keeps you informed about cutting-edge advancements shaping future care.
Social & Ethical Issues
Focuses on physician burnout, healthcare disparities, patient advocacy; helps you think deeply about the human side of medicine and the challenges patients and providers face.
PULSE highlights new worldwide medical topics to keep you informed on current events.