Category: KevinMD

Through a physician’s eyes: Living twice as long as your parent

Do you remember the exact moment in your life when you had that knowing feeling inside that drew you to your chosen career? My usual answer to that question occurred in October of 1973, at 7 years old in 3rd grade, when my teacher rolled out a life-siz…

The hidden cost of medical training: debt, depression, and despair

I imagined that medical school would be a challenging yet fulfilling journey—an opportunity to learn, grow, and ultimately make a difference as a physician or surgeon. We medical students dedicate over a decade of our lives, and many invest more than $…

Why ADHD diagnosis in adults is often overlooked [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Explore the complexities of adult ADHD with Muhamad Aly Rifai, a practicing internist and psychiatrist. This episode dives into the evolving understanding of ADHD as a lif…

Navigating a rare neurodegenerative disorder as mother and daughter

Before her diagnosis, my mom was extremely active and healthy. She loved bird watching, walking, and volunteering at her church and its school. So in 2013, when she began experiencing symptoms like incontinence and difficulties with walking, we knew th…

Navigating a rare neurodegenerative disorder as mother and daughter

Before her diagnosis, my mom was extremely active and healthy. She loved bird watching, walking, and volunteering at her church and its school. So in 2013, when she began experiencing symptoms like incontinence and difficulties with walking, we knew th…

The potency of purpose: Merging corporate values with business success

“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” – Simon Sinek. Business is equated with money—dollars, profits, ledgers, etc. But there is much more to business than financ…

The potency of purpose: Merging corporate values with business success

“People don’t buy what you do; they buy why you do it. And what you do simply proves what you believe.” – Simon Sinek. Business is equated with money—dollars, profits, ledgers, etc. But there is much more to business than financ…

How workplace civility can transform health care and save lives [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Explore the critical role of civility in health care with insights from Matthew Sherrer, associate professor and director of care team collaboration at the University of A…

How innovative partnerships are transforming patient safety in health care

As health care leaders and providers, our ultimate mission is to provide safer care for all—but there’s a flaw in our system. Today, as many as 4 in 10 patients are harmed in primary and ambulatory health care settings, and up to 80 percent of th…

The political crossroads shaping the future of medical training

As a training physician, the experience of navigating graduate medical education in today’s political landscape has introduced unprecedented adversity Whether transitions in health policy or the continually evolving public perceptions of medicine…