Jan. 13, 2021Wednesday DO & student voices In your words Requiem for the written note There is something mystical about the thinking/writing nexus—the direct connection, the crackling intellectual current that flows unimpeded from brain to paper.
Dec. 8, 2020Tuesday DO & student voicesThe DO book club cultural divide The DO Book Club, December 2020: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down Anne Fadiman tells the tragic story of a cultural conflict between a Hmong immigrant family and a team of American physicians.
Nov. 23, 2020Monday DO & student voices Dialogue Op-ed & AOA response: AOA leadership must become more inclusive It is time for the AOA to show a commitment to gender, LGBTQ and racial equity.
Nov. 4, 2020Wednesday DO & student voices In your words Coping during a crisis: The impact of COVID-19 on medical students As every single aspect of our medical education has changed, I have struggled. Here are the things that have helped me adapt.
Oct. 28, 2020Wednesday DO & student voicesThe DO book club Emergency medicine The DO Book Club, October 2020: The Beauty in Breaking 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.
Sept. 30, 2020Wednesday DO & student voices Unplugged How I made med school work without cell service or Wi-Fi 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.
Sept. 23, 2020Wednesday DO & student voices New horizons Moving to a nonclinical job: 3 things to do first A seismic career shift can be a daunting prospect. Taking these steps can help you get started.
Sept. 22, 2020Tuesday DO & student voicesThe DO book club Mental health The DO Book Club, September 2020: Fallible: A Memoir of a Young Physician’s Struggle with Mental Illness Kyle Bradford Jones, MD, opens up about his struggles with depression and anxiety while advocating for the destigmatization of physicians seeking help when facing their own mental health struggles.
Aug. 12, 2020Wednesday DO & student voicesmedical school Food for thought Mindful eating: Building a healthier relationship with food The simple acts of taking the time to meal prep, meditate and sit in gratitude as I eat a meal have kept me grounded as a student.
Aug. 12, 2020Wednesday DO & student voicesmedical schoolMoving In your words Moving for med school: Bloom where you are planted Uprooting yourself is a challenging endeavor, but an opportunity for growth at the same time. Here are my tips for a smoother transition.