By Kirsten Stoesser, MD High-reaching snow-capped mountains that pierce a startlingly blue sky in the cold crisp air with sunshine beaming down from up high – that is how I remember Salt Lake City when I first visited 25 years ago, and even when I returned 10 years later. That vision has become muddied now. … More The Air We Breathe Is Brown
By Rick Henriksen, MD This morning I rode to work in twenty minutes and ten seconds. Next time I’ll shoot for under 20. Such simple goals have been my secret to my recent health. Just a short eight years ago this goal would have been unattainable for me, and now I’m knocking on that door. … More Performance Goals, A Road to Better Health
By Arazu Wanna, MD. One of the many advantages of doing residency in Salt Lake City is the nearby mountains. Of course, my program rocks for a multitude of other reasons, but when it comes to outdoor access, can you beat a 30-minute couch to first chair commute on a powder day? I think not. … More “The Bird”
By Nick Duncan, MD I still feel new at this, this whole doctor thing, but I’d like to think I’ve learned a few things over the years since starting medical school. Reflecting back, I am reminded of many powerful experiences I have faced and how easy it is to miss the meaning from … More The Art of Healing
By Jenny Leiser, MD As the mother of four adult children, I am often approached by young women considering medical careers. They wonder about that elusive work-life balance. They feel uncertain about whether there is room in their future for a family and a demanding career. The culture of medicine is undergoing many changes. … More Medical Training and Childbearing: Finding the Path
By Susan Saffel-Shrier New Year’s weight loss resolutions! Made with well intentions but typically at a high failure rate. Why? It seems to me that we have clear outcomes (drop pounds) but fuzzy roadmaps on how we are going to get there. To figure out the roadmap, I would recommend starting by evaluating the food … More Weight Loss Resolutions: How to Encourage Your Patients and Yourself
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