June 19, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices In your words My first act as a physician was pronouncing a patient dead My intern year was the most challenging, rewarding and memorable 12 months of my life. Here’s how it started.
June 12, 2019Wednesday DO & student voicesdoctor patientheart transplant A change of heart Not waiting around to die: Considering my prognosis after a heart transplant During my emergency medicine residency, I suddenly and unexpectedly learned I’d need a new heart at the age of 30. A month later, I got one.
May 8, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices In your words How I spent my summer between OMS I and OMS II For many med students, the summer after first year is your last extended break. My summer plans were a little different than most.
April 24, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices In your words Why I’m working less than 30 hours a week after residency I wanted to earn a solid income but find a position that would give me the work-life balance I craved. Here’s how I found the right job.
April 17, 2019Wednesday burnoutDO & student voices Commentary Restoring joy in the exam room: A DO’s secret While in residency, I’ve made a small change that has reduced my feelings of burnout and made clinic very tolerable and—dare I say it—happy for me.
April 10, 2019Wednesday DO & student voicesfitnessphysician healthsurgeonsurgeryweight loss Fit Rx How I lost 90 pounds in under a year in residency Hours on my feet as a neurosurgeon and the aches and pains from extra weight forced me to make major lifestyle changes.
April 3, 2019Wednesday DO & student voices Opinion What med school couldn’t teach me about the patient experience Now I understand that some things you cannot truly comprehend until you experience them for yourself.
April 1, 2019Monday DO & student voices Opinion Do no harm: CBD should be used with caution in kids Given the growing interest from patients and parents, it is important to be aware of the potential dangers of CBD use in kids.
March 12, 2019Tuesday DO & student voices Opinion White coat skepticism: How I overcame it White coat hypertension exists, and I never wanted to wear a garment that created a barrier between my patients and me.
Feb. 19, 2019Tuesday DO & student voicesMatchmatching Graduate medical education I didn’t Match. Here’s how I survived and created my best life yet. Not matching may seem like the end, but for me it was a new beginning. I went on to become a chief resident and a medical director.