When I began my internal medicine residency in 1987 at Boston City Hospital, all new interns…
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Does cycling hurt male fertility?
Over the past decade, cycling has evolved from a sport into a full-fledged lifestyle. From weekend…
Why doctors struggle with family caregiving and how to find grace [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician Jessie…
Locum tenens: Reclaiming purpose, autonomy, and financial freedom in medicine
Although locum tenens in medicine has a rich history dating back to the 1970s, many misconceptions…
How community and buses saved my retirement
It is Saturday, late in July and hot as blazes in Louisville, Kentucky where I live.…
The crushing bureaucracy that's driving independent physicians to extinction
As a board-certified neurologist in independent practice for three decades, I’ve watched the soul of medicine…
A simple 10-10-10 tool to prevent burnout through mindfulness
For the last several years, burnout (a syndrome typically defined as emotional exhaustion, cynicism, and poor…
From nurse practitioner to leader in quality improvement [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Board-certified nurse…
How new loan caps could destroy diversity in medical education
You, there beyond the words of this page. Oh, how I wish I could step beyond…
When doctors breathe the same air: How medical professionals become environmental activists
In the heart of major cities—from New York to Nairobi, Mumbai to Mexico City—medical professionals are…