Throughout medical school and residency training, I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve heard the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Working as much as possible, while spending as little time sleeping as possible, has historically been glorified…
Read MoreThough to outsiders it may seem strange, for staff in the emergency department (ED), humor is as common as chest pain or dizziness…
Read More“…the learner could have chosen a career in finance. It would have paid more. But someone must do it…we need doctors…so how do you encourage a student or resident to remain motivated, to learn, and to persevere, especially when faced with difficulty?
This post asks us to reflect on what motivates learners, how to sustain motivation, and what kind of students and future doctors we would like…”
Read More…the doctor-patient relationship that remains at the core of what we do. Unfortunately, this relationship is being eroded by metrics, EMRs, constant interruptions, and the hundreds of other tasks asked of physicians. One way to combat this is by being mindful in our practice…
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