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Beginning medical school as an older student, after years in the United States Army and working as a cardiovascular technologist, has reshaped my life in ways I never expected. At age 40, I found myself back in the classroom, surrounded by classmates who were mostly in their 20s. It is a strange feeling—one day, I … Read More
The 21st-century evolution of computer science invites certain ethical questions such as “can properly trained artificial intelligence (AI) actually pass the Bar exam?” (yes, it can) or “could a military supercomputer named Joshua accidently start a global thermonuclear war?” (such as in the 1983 cult classic film “Wargames”). Fast forward to today, and AI and … Read More
I love going to the gym. I enjoy the pump, the pain, the happy chemicals being released and the feeling of accomplishment. These are all the immediate physical benefits of working out consistently, which come paired with long-term emotional health as the body becomes an outward reflection of consistent efforts. I think a lot of … Read More
A 72-year-old woman with biopsy-proven treatment refractory dermatomyositis presented in November 2023 for continued management of significant cutaneous involvement and pruritus. Symptoms initially presented six years prior in 2017. Review of systems was negative for muscle weakness, and she had completed age-appropriate cancer screenings with the exception of cervical cytology.
On a sunny spring day in 2023, I could smell the flowers in the wind as I walked toward my boxing gym. It felt like a fresh awakening. A day prior, I had read a page from a book that my friend had posted on social media. It was a delightful read about authenticity and … Read More
Sept. 17, 2025, marks the eighth observance of National Physician Suicide Awareness Day. It is a day dedicated to honoring the lives of physicians lost to suicide and to highlighting the urgent need for mental health support within the medical profession. While awareness of the issue is growing, rates of burnout and depression continue to … Read More
A small percentage of patients comprise a high proportion of healthcare utilization, particularly the costs associated with Emergency Department (ED) visits and inpatient hospitalization readmissions.
Earlier this year, Medscape released their annual Physicians and Suicide report, which found that more than one in six physicians have thought about or attempted suicide. Although a lot has been done to focus on and improve physicians’ mental health in recent years, the report shows that there is still much work to be done … Read More
Leadership in medicine isn’t confined to titles or seniority. It begins early and grows with each step of the journey and can take many different shapes and paths. Whether it’s a pre-med student organizing a community clinic, a resident guiding a team during a night shift, or a new physician shaping the culture of their … Read More