When my children were in preschool, parents often commented at school events that they did not know I worked or was a physician. I never knew how to handle that double-edged sword. Ostensibly a compliment, their surprise at a working parent’s pre…
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Doctor burnout: the impact of financial fragility
Feeling burned out is often a function of financial fragility. How is that possible when most doctors earn incomes in the top 1 percent? I am both a physician and involved in finance. As physicians, we often start our careers under significant debt, st…
Creating an inclusive medical culture
“We want you all to do better,” said the presenter to the medical students, as if only the next generation can enact change … the next time around. This session is one of many aimed at making the culture of medicine more inclusive and…
How to handle a toxic person
Dealing with a toxic person close to you is traumatic, draining, and upsetting. My older sister is a toxic person, and I endured her behavior for over 40 years. I recommend making a clean break from a toxic person around the holidays and birthdays when…
A physician versus his state medical board [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Alan Lindemann, an obstetrics-gynecology physician, exposes the overlooked side of state medical boards. Join us as we shed light on the damage done to physicians and patients. Discover the…
Transform your life with 10 powerful tips for health and happiness
Separately, we discovered many of the same helpful tips that neither of us learned in a combined fifty-six years of education and training; we have each found comfort, sustenance, and direction from them. When we recently discussed wellness in our depa…
The impactful relationships of female physicians
An excerpt from The Game Plan: A Woman’s Guide to Becoming a Doctor and Living a Life in Medicine. Relationships are complicated for many women and can have an even greater complexity for the female physician whose life and time is scheduled for …
The surprising link between science and art: lessons from Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo Galilei
Though I studied medicine and was never really a science buff, I remain in awe to this day of algebra, calculus, theoretical physics, and quantum mechanics. I am fascinated by the great Greek mathematicians of yore, from Archimedes to Theaetetus, Eucli…
Physician burnout and the Kentucky Derby: a shocking parallel [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! We discuss the striking similarities between the Kentucky Derby and the challenges of medical training. Our guest, Corinne Sundar Rao, an internal medicine physician, shares valuable insigh…
How early intervention can transform a child’s speech development
The American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent decision to move away from the “wait and see” philosophy to a more proactive intervention when dealing with childhood obesity got me reflecting on how “wait and see” is still used…
