William Branch

More Medical Schools Emphasizing ‘Compassionate Care’

Until recently, few medical schools taught what most of us call “bedside manner,” the ability to empathize and compassionately care for patients.  Even fewer schools considered prospective candidates on their ability to communicate with patients. But now a growing number of medical schools are evaluating students through the Multiple Mini-Interview (MMI) in addition to M-CAT scores […]

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