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Requirement

8. A recent medical advancement or discovery

Required

One that has been in the news recently. Discuss with your counselor how it can affect patient care.

Where this step comes from

  1. Health Care Professions Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-26), Requirement 8