A prominent cardiologist, Dr. Lown invented the the first reliable direct-current defibrillator and authored an influential book on compassion in medicine.
There is something mystical about the thinking/writing nexus—the direct connection, the crackling intellectual current that flows unimpeded from brain to paper.
Anne Fadiman tells the tragic story of a cultural conflict between a Hmong immigrant family and a team of American physicians.
It is time for the AOA to show a commitment to gender, LGBTQ and racial equity.
As every single aspect of our medical education has changed, I have struggled. Here are the things that have helped me adapt.
Emergency physician Michele Harper, MD, writes candidly about systemic racism and gender bias in the health care system through the lens of her own experience.
Living without these modern amenities has been extremely freeing. I’d like to share how other med students and physicians can reap the benefits of a low-tech lifestyle without fully committing.
A seismic career shift can be a daunting prospect. Taking these steps can help you get started.