<span itemprop="author">Christine J. Ko, MD

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It is literally possible to be a woman in medicine! We are doing it every day.

I love America Ferrara’s monologue in Barbie. Similarly, the impossibility of being a woman in medicine, as so clearly stated in Dr. Jennifer Lycette’s recent essay in KevinMD, absolutely resonates with me. And yet, let’s not forget t…

Insider secrets: 10 must-know tips for mastering medical appointments

Since December 2022, I have attended over 60 medical appointments, ranging from 15 minutes to as long as 6 hours. Some appointments were as short as 15 minutes, while others required a minimum of 3 hours. Through these numerous health care visits, whic…