Do your friends assume you are a “rich doctor,” and thus you feel pressure to meet that expectation? Do you want to reward yourself after all the years of training and stress with some nice luxury toys? Doctors often find themselves caught …
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The future of medicine: Advancements and greed collide
In the future, I foresee a world without pandemics, cancer becoming a thing of the past, and advancements that enable bionic adaptations to our bodies, leading to a life expectancy of easily over one hundred years. While some of these advancements may …
Teaching moments in medicine: Balancing autonomy and comfort
Late last year, I decided I needed to get my health checked up on. I went through the motions, trying to make an appointment with the doctor that was assigned to me. Nothing was available for months. I called every other day, asking about cancellations…
Empowering physicians: the benefits of personalized coaching [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Kim Downey, a physical therapist, and Michael Hersh, a gastroenterologist, and discover how coaching can help physicians navigate challenges, change their lives, and find personal and …
Lessons from Momma: the power of being present
An excerpt from My Grief is Not Like Yours. In March of 2018, I took Momma to a women’s conference in Dallas. We didn’t get great seats, but we were in the middle section, halfway back in a group with about 2,300 other people. I was hoping …
Personalized hypertension care in pregnancy: Beyond evidence-based thresholds
There has always been a research bias against the case of one. A success story that isn’t part of a research pool is called “anecdotal.” The implication is that no doctor should base treatment on a story of one. Then we devised the te…
Iranian doctors’ bravery: Upholding medical ethics amidst oppression
According to Sir William Osler, “The practice of medicine is an art, not a trade; a calling, not a business …” This calling inherently involves sacrifices. How many of us would sacrifice our freedom, livelihood, or even lives for this…
“YES AND”: a vital, versatile, and visionary leadership tool
Patient safety, patient experience, workforce health, and cost-effectiveness are critical outcomes that share important common roots. They are all impacted by our ability to communicate effectively and respectfully. This can be challenging, in part, be…
Disparities in DO vs. MD applicants to subspecialties: Identifying challenges and bridging the gap
In recent years, the disparities between doctor of osteopathy (DO) and doctor of medicine (MD) applicants in securing coveted residency slots across various medical subspecialties have garnered increased attention. Despite the acceptance of DO-trained …
The Little Mermaid’s impact on storytelling [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Erkeda DeRouen, a family physician, as we delve into the recent remake of The Little Mermaid. Discover how this Disney film led Erkeda on a journey to explore the inspiring story of Ho…
