We have a society where we read a 140-character tweet or headline, and base our policy, opinion, and activism on just that brief snippet of information. We must reject lazy activism and start doing our own research. That, I think, is one of the biggest "cracks" I've seen through much of this pandemic.
A poem for manual therapy
What does a white coat and a medical student have in common? They're both expensive fomites.
Realize that doctors are scientists, and scientists are human.
It's a mixed blessing when your wife looks at you, smiles, and says "I have my husband back!" The day after completing COMLEX and USMLE, I felt life in my body and joy in my heart that I haven't felt in almost two years. I love medical school. I'm enjoying all that I'm learning, and … Continue reading Awake and Alive
I've heard it said that you never know more information in your life than the night before your first medical board exam. After six weeks of nothing but studying, you're the most prepared for any test you've ever taken or will take again. You know pathways that clinicians pride themselves in forgetting. You know the … Continue reading You never know more…
The art of medicine fills in the gaps where evidence is lacking. The art of medicine interprets the data to see if it’s applicable to the patient sitting in your exam room. The art of medicine considers the patient first, the disease second, and the treatment third.
It was hard to get up this morning. I knew what lay ahead of me today. Nothing would change. Nothing would be surprising. No one would depend on me, no one would need me. In fact, quite the opposite. Everyone would leave me alone so I can focus. But how focused can I be when … Continue reading Another Day…
I love being an Osteopathic student. Sure, I'll be cursed with forever having to explain and justify my choice of profession and medical school, but that's probably a small price to pay. What is Osteopathic medicine? To quote one of our faculty: An Osteopathic physician is a fully licensed physician, trained in modern medical science … Continue reading The Osteopathic Advantage
As I pointed out in the introduction to my blog, part of this website will focus on my writings about Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including my thoughts, reflections, and opinions of current and future trends. Why would I do this? Well, there are a number of reasons. First, I'm addicted to EMS. Once you live … Continue reading From carriage to truck: a brief history of EMS
Blue Hat to White Coat 