U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said he can’t define pornography, but he knows it when he sees it. Stewart might just as well have been talking about leadership—reflecting the difficulty in providing a precise definition of leadership b…
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Unraveling the mysteries of mast cell disorders [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us on as we delve into the world of mast cell disorders, including the lesser-understood mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS). Our guest, Kara Wada, a board-certified academic adult an…
How to select the right mutual funds for your goals
As the year comes to an end, it’s time to start thinking about investment allocations for 2024. Many of us own mutual funds. But how do we select the right ones for our goals? Investing in mutual funds is a common strategy for physicians seeking …
America’s pain management nightmare: How the DEA shaped the opioid epidemic
First, it’s essential to understand that your prosecution doesn’t define you as a person. Most likely, the DEA never bothered to speak with you before deciding to arrest and prosecute you. Even if they did, the decision to prosecute you had…
The middleman dilemma in health care
Imagine this scenario. You’re negotiating the sale of your widget. Despite your earnest efforts, you hit a deadlock. The buyer, after consulting an expert on “fair market value” for widget prices, firmly states they won’t purcha…
Tips for success as a plastic surgeon [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Mossi Salibian, a plastic surgeon, as he shares his journey from a background in biochemistry to becoming a successful practitioner in the field. Mossi delves into the intersection of …
Why write? Physicians share their stories of healing through writing.
I’ve read countless articles, posts, blogs, and books over the past year and a half, written by physicians, and I’ve learned an incredible amount! Every physician’s voice is special, distinct, and remarkable. Why write? Write for your…
A complex patient interviews a retired physician
Dr. James (Jim) Whitlock, a neurologist, and Ann McColl met at a writers’ workshop in Maine in 2022 and discovered a shared interest: patients with complex conditions and their journeys in the medical system. Dr. Whitlock’s practice focused…
Navigating life’s crossroads: Change, accept, or leave [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Deepti Gandhi, a family physician. We delve into the powerful mantra of “change, accept, or leave” and explore real-life scenarios where individuals are faced with this cho…
A doctor struggles to provide mental health care in Appalachia
As a West Virginia primary care doctor, I frequently—read: daily—find myself in uncomfortable situations. A few recent events, however, are out of the ordinary, even by the standards to which I am accustomed. Though unique to Martinsburg, WV, I expect …
