Introduction The medical profession is grappling with a crisis of profound proportions. Burnout now affects nearly…
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Innovation is moving too fast for health care workers to catch up
I recently spoke with close friends—both physicians—who admitted something quietly alarming: They’re not resisting change in…
How a heart transplant turned one woman into a national transplant advocate
My name is Ava Kaufman, and my doctors didn’t think I would be alive today. I…
How listening makes you a better doctor before your first prescription
Before I ever introduced myself as a future doctor, I was a listener. Not because someone…
I knew choosing DPC would exacerbate primary care physician shortages, and I chose it anyway. Here’s why.
When I made the decision to leave the traditional, insurance-based system and start a direct primary…
When the pediatrician is the parent: a personal reckoning with childhood obesity
I would never have thought I would be the one writing this piece. I am a…
How inspiration shapes the stories of our lives [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Adjunct professor…
Why treating obesity like a medical condition saves lives
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the #1 killer of Americans, both men and women. Obesity and…
It's OK to want a different life in medicine [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Pediatrician and…
The hidden battle of weight loss: Why dieting alone isn't enough
Among Americans and Europeans, overweight and obesity are endemic. Excess weight is also a primary or…