The Scope and Urgency of Addiction Medicine The global burden of illness attributable to Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) represents one of the most pressing public health crises of the 21st century. These chronic, relapsing brain diseases affect millions worldwide, leading to profound morbidity, premature mortality, and immense societal costs that strain economic and social systems. […]
Introduction: Defining Attitudes toward Medical Degree Structure The architecture of medical education, encompassing everything from preclinical science sequencing to the integration of clinical clerkships, fundamentally shapes the knowledge acquisition and professional socialization of future physicians. Attitudes toward these degree structures represent the complex interplay of beliefs, values, and affective responses held by key stakeholders—students, faculty, […]