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Category: primary care
A message of hope for physicians
Physicians are struggling with challenges navigating the health care system while trying to provide the best possible care for their patients. Sometimes, struggles at work are compounded by struggles at home as we all face stressors during our travel t…
From aversion to office politics to embracing independence
Though often described as friendly and a great team player, I sometimes find myself harboring strong opinions. When pushed, my personality occasionally veers towards the rebellious. I disdain formal meetings, struggle with office politics, and lack the…
Change, accept or leave: wisdom for physicians who feel stuck
Often in coaching sessions, a client will bring to the session a problem or obstacle in their path forward. In life, challenging situations can make us feel stuck and unable to move. We find ourselves remaining in relationships, jobs, or patterns that …
Podiatry and direct care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join Grace Torres-Hodges, a podiatrist with a passion for physician autonomy and patient-centered care. We’ll delve into the significance of clarity in purpose and how the direct care…
The essence of medicine: genuine connections in practice
Remember organic chemistry? I have a distinct memory of a rainy December day many years ago. I am standing in the hallway of the chemistry building at UC Davis, looking at a list taped to the wall of social security numbers and corresponding grades. I …
The top 5 reasons to attend live, virtual CME/CE
This article is sponsored by Pri-Med, a leader in primary care education since 1995. Pri-Med partners with expert advisors, renowned clinician-educators, and world-class academics to provide conferences, content, and courses—whenever and wherever medic…
What is intersex? What do you know about your patient’s sexual development?
I don’t know about you, but I learned very little about variations in sexual development during my medical education over a decade ago. Commonly presented topics were usually of a genetic nature—this person has XXY or XO chromosomes and the ̶…
Navigating feminism in medicine
“Become the doctor your parents always wanted you to marry,” said the T-shirt I purchased from the women in medicine interest group during my first year of medical school. I remember feeling like I should buy that T-shirt (and I did), yet i…
The emotional intelligence of physicians: Understanding and managing emotions for better care
The role of a physician is not only to diagnose and treat physical ailments but also to provide emotional support to patients. Understanding and managing emotions is a crucial skill for physicians, impacting their ability to provide empathetic and effe…
