For over a year, we, Korea’s medical students, have lived under the weight of institutional threats What began as a disagreement over health policy escalated into an all-out campaign to silence us. We were told that if we resisted, we would be pu…
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America, our health care workforce training isn’t evolving alongside our needs
It was recently match day in the medical school world. Students who have given their lives to their studies to become doctors learned where they’d spend the next three to seven years in their chosen specialty completing their residency. This is o…
Why no medical malpractice firm responded to my scientific protocol
Doctors are plagued by medical malpractice lawsuits. Every year, there are 85,000 lawsuits filed, of which 66.6 percent are frivolous. Each doctor has an 8.5 percent chance per year of being sued. In the course of my efforts to make a difference, I per…
Avoiding leadership pitfalls: strategies for success in health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Management consultant and author Roger A. Gerard discusses his article, “10 ways health care leaders sabotage their own success—and how to stop.” He identifies…
Doctors speak out: Why we’re saying no to burnout
For years, physicians have given their time and mental space freely. But medicine has changed dramatically. It’s not the same field it was 40 years ago. Even 20 years ago. Today, the pressures are higher than ever. Corporations now own many hospi…
When doctors die in silence: Confronting the epidemic of violence against physicians
When the CEO of United Health Care was assassinated in broad daylight on the streets of New York City, the media lit up. News outlets scrambled for interviews. Security protocols were analyzed. His death was treated with the gravity such a high-profile…
When asking one more question can change everything
She looked relatively healthy. Middle-aged, calm, composed. She had tried everything—until she hadn’t. That’s how she found herself on the OR schedule for a hysterectomy. Years of irregular, heavy bleeding had led her here. She didn’t…
The geriatrician who prescribes matzah and meaning in Miami Beach
“Take two and call me in the morning,” I say as I hand two handmade matzahs to my longtime patients, Isaac and Joelle Zimbalist. They laugh, understanding the deeper message. For me, being a doctor isn’t just about treating symptoms —…
Understanding the ADHD brain: support, empowerment, and managing challenges [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, “Why ADHD kids struggle and how we can truly help,” sharing insights from her perspective as a pediat…
Why it’s time for doctors to become performance coaches
The American public has lost its faith in the traditional U.S. health care system. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White’s statement is representative: “Do not talk to a doctor about your general health.” This is n…
