Dear third-year medical students, Welcome to the wards. I remember this stage — basking in the glory of completing pre-clinicals, in the excitement of finally switching heavy textbooks for living, breathing people, in the realization that medical education now lies in the hands of those I wanted to heal. I would be sleeping less, but […]
Author’s note: My personal reflection about the Sutherland Springs mass shooting was written before the horrific events at Stoneman Douglas High School and Santa Fe High School. The chorus of voices has only increased in amplitude regarding the calls to responsible action on firearm safety. While a larger debate continues in Washington, DC, I ask […]
Physicians all around us are dying from suicide. For me, some deceased colleagues I knew more closely, others were faces that you would pass on the wards. Even two physicians that I knew peripherally died just this past week. The issue of physician suicide is in the news now, and facts are available. At least […]
As many of you know, I am a big fan of side hustles. I see them as a financial independence superpower that not only leads to increased revenue and diversification, but also joy and passion. I am not, however, unaware of the fact that many feel they are a waste of time. The case against side hustles is real. […]
I sincerely appreciate all your support for my boutique speakers bureau, Physician Speaking by KevinMD. These speakers are both practicing physicians and award-winning speakers that shine on stage. This Fall, we will highlight the following events: 2018 Ohio Dermatological Association Annual Meeting, Columbus OH Richmond Academy of Medicine, Annual Meeting, Richmond VA Maricopa County Medical […]
I sincerely appreciate all your support for my boutique speakers bureau, Physician Speaking by KevinMD. These speakers are both practicing physicians and award-winning speakers that shine on stage. This Fall, we will highlight the following events: 2018 Ohio Dermatological Association Annual Meeting, Columbus OH Richmond Academy of Medicine, Annual Meeting, Richmond VA Maricopa County Medical […]
During my pediatric surgery training, I could easily point out which was the hardest day for the three fellows that were under training on that specific year. It was late evening when I received a call that one of our patients had coded. I was at home, and the drive usually took me exactly seven […]
During my pediatric surgery training, I could easily point out which was the hardest day for the three fellows that were under training on that specific year. It was late evening when I received a call that one of our patients had coded. I was at home, and the drive usually took me exactly seven […]
The first time I was asked to provide a bio — in this case, it was to appear on my residency’s website — I wasn’t sure what to include. It was supposed to be short, not really an autobiography or memoir and it was supposed to make our program look approachable, impressive and balanced. I […]
“The parts of me that used to think I was different or smarter or whatever, almost made me die. ” — David Foster Wallace in an interview by David Lipsky Recent physician-suicides and all those before were committed by people; people caught in an organization rigged against them — one that breeds new and exacerbates existing, mental […]
