In the silence of a rural village, where dreams were often tethered to survival, I first learned the language of resilience. Life’s trials were as persistent as the dusty winds, shaping every step of my journey from those humble beginnings to bec…
Category: surgery
Reasons why you should consider having your surgery at an ASC
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself.” – Henry Ford. The changing landscape of health care, along with a rising trend among patients for more affordable, manageable, and specialized solutions, has…
8 important things everyone should know about tongue-ties and lip-ties by a pediatric dentist
As a pediatric dentist and owner of a tongue tie center, I pride myself on having a conservative and collaborative approach when it comes to treating oral restrictions. Too many providers rush to release, and too many parents are misinformed thinking t…
Finding happiness in the challenges of neurosurgery
I have found that many physicians are not happy. I wanted to share with them some ways to find “amrita” in life. Then we can face life with joyful countenance, ready to receive the Maker when we hear the knock, as described in Revelation 3:…
The gifts of sobriety: Navigating career disappointments with grace and resilience
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” —Victor Frankl I celebrated three years of sobriety earlier this year. It’s been a …
The gifts of sobriety: Navigating career disappointments with grace and resilience
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” —Victor Frankl I celebrated three years of sobriety earlier this year. It’s been a …
Insights gained by attending vascular surgery conferences as a medical student: tips and lessons learned
Attending academic conferences as a medical student offers a wealth of opportunities. Whether it’s networking, finding potential mentors, deepening your knowledge of specialties, or simply exploring new cities, conferences provide unique experien…
Why in-person care still matters in the age of telemedicine
There’s a patient who comes to see me every week. Every time we part ways, I say, “OK, Susan (name changed)! See you in a month!” But inevitably, she’ll call on a morning when she knows I’m in the office, and my staff will…
How cruelty destroys: the unseen struggles of medical professionals
I am a person—a person with hopes, dreams, fears, and a favorite color. I am just like anyone else, trying to find my place in this world. Yet you only see me as a nuisance. I am always in your way, you say. I am an idiot. My existence is like a person…
Inside the toxic reality of surgical residency [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We sit down with Audra King, a surgery resident, to explore the challenges and toxic environments that medical trainees often face during their residency. From instances o…
