by Marta Schenck, MD As I finish my second year of residency, I have been reflecting a lot on what I want my long-term practice to look like. While throughout residency people have occasionally asked what I want to do, it feels like suddenly everyone is asking me if I am looking for jobs, where … More Finding the Right Fit
by Britt Hultgren, MD From Perspectives, Britt Hultgren, BA, Remembering William, 379:24, 2293-2295. Copyright © 2018 Massachusetts Medical Society. Reprinted with permission. Dr. Hultgren was born in Minnesota and raised primarily in Missouri. He holds undergraduate degrees in Philosophy & Religion and Business (emphasis on Organizational Behavior) at Truman State University and a medical degree … More Remembering William
by Jared Smith, MD Often in life we are looking forward to the future. We believe that when we reach some point or milestone, then we will truly be happy and life will be so much better. The problem is that there are always challenges in life and that elusive future that we envision may … More Looking to the Future
by Anita Albanese, MD Breaking bread with friends and family is a tradition my family instilled in me at a very young age. My grandparents, without a doubt, could be found at a different Las Vegas buffet every Sunday from opening to close. This was before the days of high buffet prices and limits on … More The Origin of Foodie Friday
by Joe Novak, MD A huge paradigm shift when transitioning from medical school to residency (especially residency in a primary care specialty) is being assigned a patient panel. In medical school, I only saw patients who “belonged” to another provider. If we ordered labs or images, I almost never saw the results. I never received … More Saying Goodbye
by Kaley Capitano, DO The last few months of residency are a joyous time in medical education. The culmination of 7-10 years of post-graduate training, sitting on the precipice of full independence and promises of financial healing. As I walked into the examination room of a patient I’ve been managing regularly since my intern year, … More Everyone Wins When Osteopathic Physicians are Valued and Supported
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