How kindness in disguise is holding women back in academic medicine

Sexism in the workplace is often associated with overt hostility, harassment, insults, discrimination, or intimidation. But…

How conflicts of interest are eroding trust in U.S. health agencies [PODCAST]

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Measles is back: Why vaccination is more vital than ever

As an infectious disease fellow years ago, I was called to the hospital in the middle…

Why young doctors in South Korea feel broken before they even begin

I am a first-year medical student in South Korea. I wrote this essay to share what…

Physician job change: Navigating your 457 plan and avoiding tax traps [PODCAST]

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When errors of nature are treated as medical negligence

Risk management has been around for centuries. In ancient times, there were oracles and soothsayers. In…

From hospital bed to harsh truths: a writer’s unexpected journey

It’s 4:30 in the morning. I can see the small clock across the room. I lie…

Why medical students are trading empathy for publications

In the race to get into competitive medical residency training, today’s medical students are chasing something…

Hope is the lifeline: a deeper look into transplant care

A few months after meeting her during rounds at a dialysis center, an elderly woman gripped…

The hidden chains holding doctors back

If you have been to the circus and toured the tent where the elephants rest and…