In Writing
Pandemic Essays
Lately, I’ve been focusing on the essay as my form of writing of choice. As the quote above says, essays can clear the mind.
Racism in healthcare
The Black Lives Matter movement brought concerns about racial injustice to the forefront of public attention and sparked conversations that were long overdue.
Casey’s Slope
Casey’s slope Stage Iname: Casey Jonesage: 61witty, independentgood-spirited and fun inspired with visions of pending retirement 35 years of good will at the steel mill coming to a closeand opening - precious time with precious grandkids,...
Season 16 of Grey’s Anatomy tackles the social determinants of health
A friend recently drew my attention to the fact that Season 16 of Grey’s Anatomy seemed different. I have to admit, I didn’t realize Grey’s Anatomy was still on air. Is that bad?
Why relationships in primary care matter now more than ever (hint: virtual health care isn’t everything)
To state the obvious, COVID has been hard for everyone. For health care providers, there is a sense of discombobulation.
Do contact tracing apps actually work?
One of the silver linings of the pandemic is that it has forced the rapid advancement of technology. Not only does this apply to virtual care, but academic conferences have also moved into the virtual sphere.
The #medbikini controversy
In a clear example of sexism in medicine, the study went so far as to create false social media accounts to ‘creep’ vascular surgery residents’ social media profiles.
The post-COVID world: A bittersweet symphony
This week, I opened my planner and came across a list of my goals for Spring that I’d written back in early January: attend a Latin dance festival; get my blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu; travel.
Stay at home; save a life
Having recently returned from the U.S., I’ve now finished my 14 days of self-isolation. Now, it’s back to work in the hospital.
In Medicine
