I am trapped in a circadian rhythm that I cannot escape from. I think it started…
Category: Insights
Why wanting more from your medical career is a sign of strength
The emergency physician across from me had it all on paper: good schedule, six-figure salary, respected…
Why women doctors are still mistaken for nurses
It was early morning—likely the first appointment of the day. The music in the waiting room…
A day in the life of a WHO public health professional in Meghalaya, India
8:00 a.m.: The start of a not-so-perfect morning I wake up, already running a bit behind.…
How inspiration and family stories shape our most meaningful moments
An excerpt fromReal Medicine, Unreal Stories: Lessons and Insights from Clinical Practice (Volume 2). The dinner…
Why U.S. health care pricing is so confusing—and how to fix it
Imagine assembling an IKEA bookshelf with instructions in 12 languages, missing pages, and screws that cost…
What if medicine had an exit interview?
They left quietly. Logged their last note. Disconnected their badge. Maybe cleared out a drawer, maybe…
Adriana Smith’s story: a medical tragedy under heartbeat laws
I’ve felt an overwhelming need to write for about a month now. I struggled to find…
How home-based AI can reduce health inequities in underserved communities [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Physician executive…
When doctors forget how to examine: the danger of lost clinical skills
An older woman with osteoporosis fell at home, developed back pain, then went to urgent care…