Motherhood and Disability
In, but Out: In this series, we will discuss the idea of being part of a particular community (African Americans, Female, Disability, Latinos, Christians, LGBT, and any other self-identifying group), but still feel like an outsider. There is an assumption
Adventurous Women
"All adventurous women do." This is the title of an episode and line from the critically acclaimed series on HBO called Girls season 1 episode 3 that is loosely based on Millennial, Lena Dunham's life. Lena Dunham is known as
The Telemedicine Dilemma
Meeting the needs of all patients is a complex and often daunting task. Not every patient wants to put in the time to get necessary medical care or navigate an overwhelming healthcare system. As a way to meet the need
What Qualities Do You Want in a Doctor: Compassion or Competence?
How do you choose a doctor? Do you ask for a reference from a trusted friend or do you do a Google search? There are some health startups assisting patients trying to locate an appointment with immediate availability with a
Making A Movie Too Realistic?
On October 5, 2016, I attended a prescreening of the movie The Accountant which was released on October 14, 2016. The invitation was through an Alumni event hosted by the University of Pennsylvania with a forum with the director, Gavin O'Connor proceeding the
The Truth Behind the Primary Care Shortage
A shortage of primary care physicians is predicted by 2025. With medical school applicants at a steady rise, why are there not enough graduates entering the primary care field? There is a well-established training process on what specialty physician's choose after completing
Doctors Carrying Guns
Do No Harm is the well known Hippocratic mantra that is synonymous with the fundamental ethical way physicians practice medicine. This pledge is the ideal belief that most thoughtful, responsible doctors adopt as they build their career. Is there a
The White Coat on Wheels
When you turn 40 years old, there are several times you think back to decisions you made throughout those years. Ever since I can remember, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. Medicine was always a part of my
Adding Humanity into Medicine
How does one go about reviving a failing healthcare system of a major Ivy League university? According to Dr. Arthur Rubenstein, you add humanity. Dr. Arthur Rubenstein is a 78-year-old endocrinologist, specializing in diabetes, from South Africa. Patient-centered care is
An Honest And Ironic Job Description Of A Doctor
Reflecting on the state of the healthcare system in the United States brings many to consider better constructs to aid those that are sick and ailing. But, how often do we reflect on the state of our physician's and their
A Profile of a Burnout Physician
There are several expectations and characteristics associated with what is imagined to be an ideal physician. If a profile of a physician existed it may consist of something like this: A high achiever that is considered extremely intelligent, empathetic and
The Truth About Burnout and Suicide Among Physicians
"Mom, Dad I want to become a physician." Most parents hearing this sentence from their college student are extremely excited and proud. Some may naturally feel overwhelmed with the prospect of hundreds and thousands of dollars in medical school tuition bills,
