By: Robert McRaeOriginally published on Op-Med on Jun 12, 2019. As I prepare to make the transition from medical student to intern, I find myself reflecting on the past four years of my life. In doing so, I am filled with gratitude for the teachers, hospital staff, and patients that enabled an intimidated, know-nothing student … More What I Regret From Medical School
by Richard Backman One of my responsibilities as an academic family physician is educating learners in the clinical setting. I help them move from classroom theory to real world application of the medical knowledge learners have acquired to implementing that knowledge in caring for patients. I am very fortunate in that I work with different … More Learners in the Outpatient Setting
by Garon Coriz My name is Garon Coriz, a second-year family medicine resident at the University of Utah. I’m often asked about why I chose Family Medicine and I immediately think: why wouldn’t I? Now don’t get me wrong, I didn’t drink any punch or have a spirit descend from the clouds to guide me … More Why You Should Go Into Family Medicine
by Kyle Bradford Jones Social media seems to be a scary terrain for many physicians, though it has been significantly increasing in popularity in recent years. Because of the prevailing lack of comfort among physicians, medical students and residents are not often trained in the pros and … More Medical Education and Social Media
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