Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Osteopathic physician Amelia L. Bueche discusses her article, “From skin to soul: What pain reveals about our health.” In this episode, Amelia delves into the …
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5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family
In 2025, I celebrated a monumental milestone: I saw a patient within 20 miles of my home. While this may be a daily occurrence for most physicians, it was something I could not do for 18 months due to a non-compete clause from my previous job. When I l…
How couples counseling helps break the cycle of conflict
Language is the architecture of our perception. It impacts the way we experience ourselves in relation to others, the moments that make up our daily lives, and why we emphasize one input while ignoring others. I first learned this in a linguistics cour…
The hidden burden of pulmonary embolism in Africa
In 2025, we will commemorate 77 years since the death of one of America’s most influential presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. He was the 26th and youngest president of the United States, succeeding William McKinley. Roosevelt was a pioneer of peace,…
What every physician should know before buying into a medical practice
If you have been offered the opportunity to buy into a medical practice, congratulations! For most physicians, this will be a tremendous opportunity. Being offered an ownership interest indicates that the current owners recognize your worth and are inv…
When state legislators are given the opportunity, they vote overwhelmingly for doctor autonomy in pain treatment
As I have written elsewhere, the United States is now embroiled in a highly contentious debate concerning the causes of the so-called “opioid crisis.” Prescribing guidelines updated in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
Why abuse in health care is forcing doctors to leave the profession [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychiatrist Devina Maya Wadhwa discusses her article, “How abuse in health care is driving doctors out of medicine.” In this episode, Devina shares her experi…
Medical curriculum 2.0: Integrating technology and innovation in medical education
Just as society has been transformed by technology solutions driven by connectivity and ubiquitous information, medical practice is undergoing a digital transformation that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s medical students will p…
From burnout to breakthrough: How a coaching culture transforms health care
Last year, 54 percent of physicians reported symptoms of burnout. Behind that statistic are thousands of dedicated professionals who entered health care to help people, only to find themselves drained. I know because I was one of them. I’m going …
The dark side of whistleblowing: When false claims ruin lives
“Joh taar se nikli hai, woh dhuun saab nein suni hai.Joh saaz pey guzri hai, woh kis dil ko pataa hai. Everyone hears the cries of the chords,No one knows what the instrument endures.”—Asian verse Whistleblowers are moral warriors. These ar…
