By Ben Wilson, MD A few weeks ago my wife and I welcomed our new baby boy into the world. Isn’t he adorable! Although I have been involved with the prenatal care and delivery of many babies as part of the medical team, this was my first foray into baby delivery as part of the … More Lessons learned from being on the civilian side of the birth of my newborn baby
By Mark Price, MD After 4 years of college, 4 years of medical school, and 3 years of residency, I’m finally looking for my first real job. I’ve decided that after graduation and a much needed 3 month backpacking trip through Europe with my girlfriend, I’m going to go work in New Zealand for half … More Learning to Say Yes
By Erin Helms, MD I hear it all the time: How can I read books about medicine when I’m constantly knee deep in it? On the surface, it may seem like an unhealthy overindulgence, but there is something about reading that provides an indispensable supplement to my clinical education. Instead of contributing to burnout, I’ve … More You Are What You Read
By Melissa See, MD 4 million people. That is how many Americans currently fall into the “Coverage Gap.” The “Coverage Gap” is a gap that results in states that decide not to expand Medicaid under the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA). This means that nationally, there are 4 million poor Americans without health insurance because … More MIND THE GAP.
By Lauren Willis Wood, MD As first year family medicine residents, our patient care experiences really run the gamut, since our training truly encompasses “cradle to grave” care. With the exception of most pediatric care, the issue of narcotic prescribing and addiction is seen in all specialties, as well as frequently in continuity clinic where … More Navigating the Labyrinth of Prescribing Practices for New Residents
by Stephen Merrell I recently confessed to my fellow residents a personal struggle of mine: getting the amount of exercise that I encourage my patients to get. The setting of our discussion was a safe one, so I described multiple reasons why I haven’t run, biked, walked, or moved as much as I want to … More Priority Setting: personal wellness versus getting your job done
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