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I’m going to make myself vulnerable here… I remember that day very clearly—the day I decided I couldn’t do it
Continue readingI’ve been thinking and speaking a lot lately about women in medicine—particularly women in primary care—and what it takes not
Continue readingThe next generation of physicians is entering a profession in flux. Between the corporatization of care, rising burnout rates, and
Continue readingA friend shared an interesting article with me. It’s called Sex Differences in Physician Attrition from Clinical Practice Across Specialties:
Continue readingIt’s the final round of the Master’s today, so let’s stay with that theme. This is for those just starting
Continue readingIt is deeply fulfilling when a patient improves through the choices they make for their own health. I believe they
Continue readingIt’s been too long since I touched on the importance of continuous learning, not just learning medicine — new procedures,
Continue readingIn an attempt to get my kids to stop using dumb modern slang, today I will use it myself. (I
Continue readingWhy Waiting for Reform Is Not a Career Strategy Most physicians were taught to play by the rules. Follow the
Continue readingIt was a sunny Friday afternoon when my wonderful colleague, Dr. Yuli, asked me to take a second look at
Continue readingI love the Olympics. Love all of it: the athletes’ stories, the Olympic rings, the flags, the gold medals. I
Continue readingFor eleven years, I operated an independent urgent care center that functioned largely on a cash-pay basis. Many days, I
Continue readingIn medical school, we learned about rare medical conditions, but we were often chastised, “when you hear hoofbeats, think horses,
Continue readingOn beginnings, uncertainty, and building a practice that’s yours. Recently, I had the pleasure of welcoming a new colleague into
Continue readingThe symptoms began on a cold night and carried into the next day. I assumed it would take only a
Continue readingWith the avalanche of AI hitting every aspect of our lives, I still think human interaction may be more important
Continue readingHate to admit it, but I’ve been in medicine for 30+ years. That puts me at xx years old; maybe even past
Continue readingI was doing some early Spring cleaning when I came across this – the last time away request form I
Continue readingSaw this tag on a new t-shirt while folding a load of laundry. Loved the sentiment. Happiness is the real
Continue readingBig plans were made for our team building and planning day. My assistant, Natalie, and I were going to have
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