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A young female physician wearing a red eye mask, white protective mask, and red cape in front of a city skyline

We Don't Have to Be 'Heroes'

We can help by doing our part

A female physician makes a call from her desk.

When the Family Wants to Speak to the Doctor

Of all the things you do during your busy day, this might make the most difference

A caution arrow pointing to the gallbladder in a computer rendering of the gallbladder and liver.

Ode to One of the 'Deadliest Organs'

Respect and be wary of the killer gallbladder

A portrait of a confident looking, young, Black female physician.

The Black Feminist Revolution That Medicine Needs

We need a radical change

A woman at her laptop is about to leave an online review by choosing an emoji.

To the Patient Who Left a Negative Physician Review

I wish you the best

Essential workers march in downtown Manhattan carrying signs which read: MORE NURSES = BETTER CARE.

Three Ways Leadership Can Get Nurses Back at the Bedside

Our healthcare heroes need support now more than ever

A woman sits in a chair knitting with white yarn.

The Doctor Is Knitting

A tactile way of managing stress in healthcare

A photo of a female physician holding her female patient鈥檚 hand.

More Empathy Means Better Care, Less Medical Liability

How empathy training can bring improvements for both you and your patients

A photo of a man wearing a protective mask where most of the mask has been cut away.

The Unvaxxed and a History of Cynicism

But this physician has hope

A photo of the Texas Senate chamber.

Lawmakers Don't Care for Patients. Doctors Do.

And we must respond with force

A doctor鈥檚 white-rubber-gloved hand rests on his patient鈥檚 hand.

My Journey to the Root of Empathy

And why we must teach it to our med students

A female U.S. Army doctor cares for a mother and child in Afghanistan.

COVID and Afghanistan: A War on Two Fronts

What it means to serve as a physician and military officer

A LEGO miner minifigure holds his pickaxe on a gold Bitcoin coin on top of a PC motherboard.

Should Physicians Invest in Cryptocurrency?

This doctor thinks now is the time

A close up of a syringe bent in a 45 degree angle between two halves of a ripped protective mask.

Physicians: From Pandemic Heroes to Villains

But we keep going

Man answering his smartphone in bed late in the middle of the night.

How I Learned to Stop Reacting to Overnight Calls

It's all about perception

A very concerned looking mature man looks at his laptop.

Will Our Medical Notes Change Now That Patients Can See Them?

The pitfalls of healthcare transparency

A photo of the Goodyear blimp above a football stadium.

Get Messy in Healthcare!

Don't sit in the stands, get on the field

A young woman holding a letter looks at a credit card.

Why You Need a Credit Card in Med School

Leveraging one could be extremely beneficial

A man dressed up for an interview and wearing a rubber horse mask sits on a couch waiting.

Stop Resisting the 'Imposter' Inside of You

Let go and take on challenges

A computer rendering of a robotic surgery machine with four arms.

Robotic Surgery's Impact on the Next Generation of Surgeons

How tech will revolutionize training

A male physician laughs with his senior patient and patient鈥檚 son.

Can a Doctor Have a Personality?

Yes, but it's a double-edged scalpel

An exasperated male physician stares at his computer monitor.

Is Your Health Organization Reeling From a Bad EHR?

Here are five ways to fix it

A hand holds a rainbow LGBTQ flag up against a blue sky.

Pride Is Not Just for the LGBTQIA+ Community

Everyone can join in on celebrating who they are!

An illustration of a man looking at COVID-19 on a smartphone and his head exploding with various icons including FAKE NEWS.

Join Me in the Fight Against COVID-19 Misinformation

Do the right thing for society

A male healthcare worker in a blue scrub shirt and wearing a gold medal gives the thumbs up gesture.

Are You an Everyday Olympian?

If you're afraid of being average, don't be

A female psychiatrist takes notes during a session with her male patient, both are wearing protective masks.

Psychiatrists Can Be Valuable Vaccine Educators

"Actively and constantly searching" for ways to address the needs of a vulnerable population

A view of the Milky Way in the night sky from an outdoor hot tub

Naked With Other Doctors

One doctor's profound experience without the white coat -- or any clothes

Old metal signage on a wooden door which reads: COMPLAINTS DEPT. ENTER

The Psychological Repercussions of Patient Complaints

We need support from hospital administration

A young male physician in blue scrubs sits on a bed in the dark looking for his pager.

Physicians: Stop Dreading Call

How to banish those negative thoughts and make them positive

A female nurse in blue scrubs touches a tablet with swirl of healthcare icons floating above it.

The Rise of Non-Traditional Nursing

Is it time to shift your professional focus?

A small black mortar board cap sitting on several $100 bills.

Scholarship Tips for Med Students

8 ways to help fund tuition

Four dark backlit businessmen seated at a table in a board room.

The One Skill That Harried Medical Leaders Often Lack

It's no surprise the public is losing faith with the healthcare industry

A mature surgeon claps the back of his younger colleague as they walk down a hospital hallway.

How to Have an Outstanding Mentor Relationship

Five ways to make a difference in someone's career

A portrait of a fuming young female physician surrounded by many BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! words.

Mansplaining in Medicine

And how to solve it

An empty examination room in a doctor鈥檚 office.

Do We Still Need Office Visits?

It's time to look beyond our traditional modes of care delivery

A close up of a fountain pen laying on a personality test form

Can a Personality Test Make You a Better Doctor?

You might be surprised what you can uncover to enrich your career

A collection of various USMLE Step 3 study guides

It's Time to End the USMLE Step 3 Exam

It's a redundant and harmful entity on the path of medical education

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The Case of the Yellow Sticky Note

This simple office supply was a clue to doctor's problems at work

A vintage photo of a woman with a camera to her eye

How Photography Made Me a Better Doctor

Where art and medicine overlap to create a more complete picture

A photo of a man writing on a chalkboard: EQ KNOW YOU, IQ KNOW HOW

How Emotionally Intelligent Are You About Your EQ?

Hint: It's not just about empathy for patients

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