Presentations, research work, GPA, MCAT, extra curriculars, and volunteering. You could call it the “pre-med six-pack,” which, like a well-defined rectus abdominis, represent the “core” of an aspiring young physician. However, unlike one’s abdominal muscles, which experience fatigue after being put through a strenuous workout, these six core components are scheduled for a daily workout in the c...

The EMBO conference 'From Structure to Function of Translocation Machines' took place in April 2013 in Dubrovnik, Croatia. The meeting brought together a mix of established and aspiring researchers to discuss a wealth of unpublished data and ideas in a lively scientific programme of talks designed to shatter the established dogma. From new ways to envisage known protein transport pathways to a ...

This study examines a series of relationships between information technology (IT) and business process reengineering (BPR). Specifically, it argues that those aspiring to do business process reengineering must begin to apply the capabilities of information technology. This paper provides a summary of IT roles in initiating and sustaining BPR and examines several companies that have successfully...

Distance-learning institutions such as Capella University most effectively serve mid-career, working adults who seek additional education that can have an immediate impact on their lives. Capella has recently developed a new graduate IT Management curriculum to serve a specific segment within this market – the aspiring Chief Information Officer. Since the individuals in this market are experien...

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In this editorial, I will present a personal perspective on what does it take to become a good interventional pediatric cardiologist. What I write is based on what I have observed in the exceptional mentors under whom I was fortunate to train and my own experience over the past two and half decades. This editorial is especially written for fellows under training and pediatric cardiologists who ...

Thank you for taking the time to read this draft! This paper originated as a seminar paper for my civil conflict class last semester, but I have adapted it to try to reflect my larger research interests (which I am so bold to refer to as a research “agenda” in the first heading). I hope you find it interesting, and I look forward to any and all feedback as I continue to circle around (with seem...

Background: Aspiring medical students behave based on their perception of what is valued in the selection process. While research experience not explicitly considered most Canadian admissions policies, it commonly held as valuable within aspiring student communities. The purpose this study to describe perceptions and behaviours with respect gaining support school applications. Methods: We surve...