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…
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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…
How vaccine hesitancy is bringing back deadly childhood diseases
Measles was first identified as a virus in the early 20th century. This disease caused significant morbidity and mortality. A measles vaccine was first introduced in 1963, using a live virus strain developed from a child who had measles. In the 1970s a…
How vaccine hesitancy is bringing back deadly childhood diseases
Measles was first identified as a virus in the early 20th century. This disease caused significant morbidity and mortality. A measles vaccine was first introduced in 1963, using a live virus strain developed from a child who had measles. In the 1970s a…
Why leaving medicine feels like escaping a cult [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Former OB/GYN resident and physician coach Chelsea Turgeon discusses her article, “Why does leaving medicine feel like escaping a cult?” In this episode, Chels…
Inside the calling of a pediatric intensivist: a life of sacrifice and purpose
It is more than our job,Our profession,Our specialty. It is our life,Our calling,Our vocation—A privilege. Taking care of the sickest of the sickest children,The most hurt,The most wounded,The most injured,The most vulnerable among us,The most precious…
The key to longevity: fitness, mindset, and nutrition
An excerpt from Embracing Fitness as You Age: Maintaining a Healthy and Active Lifestyle Beyond Sixty. We do not often hear that joy, vitality, and physical strength can thrive after age sixty. In a society that idolizes youth, people too often assume …
Physicians must innovate and focus on medicine’s core, not chores
Recently at the clinic where I’ve practiced for more than 30 years, the entire team became temporarily paralyzed by an IT glitch as a result of an upgrade, affecting the six-state organization. We weren’t able to use our EHR system. With th…
