Feb. 5, 2020Wednesday DO & student voices In your words Let’s celebrate survival, not apologize for uncertainty As the daughter of a Stage IV cancer patient, I’ve learned a few things about discussing treatment and prognosis with cancer patients and their loved ones.
Jan. 22, 2020Wednesday DO & student voices In your words My victory over burnout: How leading a sustainable life changed everything for me Owning my autonomy at work helped me give up several unhealthy coping mechanisms I was employing to deal with overwork and exhaustion.
Jan. 14, 2020Tuesday DO & student voices Follow your heart To get into the residency program of your dreams, know what your No. 1 priority is Here’s a list of some of the common top priorities and steps to take to find the best residency program for each.
Jan. 8, 2020Wednesday DO & student voices Opinion What price do DOs pay for delaying medical school? There are financial and career consequences to delaying matriculation, and students should know about them before they decide to take gap years.
Dec. 18, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices Opinion Considering call: It’s not the work, it’s the worry Call is what ultimately wears you down, inexorably carving a Grand Canyon into your everyday existence.
Dec. 11, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices In your words Don’t blame me for getting cancer As a DO with invasive breast cancer, I find the current conversation about cancer to be insulting and misguided. Here’s why.
Dec. 5, 2019Thursday DO & student voices In your words 7 tips for staying sane as a physician parent There is literally no good time to become a physician parent, but don’t let that stop you. It is the best, hardest and fullest life I can imagine.
Nov. 20, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices Shooting for the stars To get into the residency program of your dreams, know your brand A residency applicant’s brand is far more important than their grades. Here’s why.
Nov. 20, 2019Wednesday DO & student voicesnurse-physiciannursesphysicians Teamwork How to build better relationships with the nurses in your life Recognizing a nurse’s value is the first step to fostering a good partnership. Here’s what else you need to know.
Oct. 30, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices In your words After a miscarriage during residency, I think differently about self-help The intensity of residency leaves little room for personal crises. Here’s how I created a healing space for myself.