Introduction When I first arrived in North Carolina several years ago, I thought happiness would come…
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An IMG's story of exclusion in U.S. residency
When I was a child, I watched a neighbor struggle after a stroke. He survived, but…
Why transplant equity requires more than access
A few months ago, I met a woman who had stopped speaking at dialysis. She had…
Why vitamins should be part of the mental health conversation [PODCAST]
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How Japan and the U.S. can learn from each other to strengthen health care [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Neurologist Vikram…
Ideology, not evidence, fuels the anti-trans agenda
Recently, The Hill published an op-ed purporting to be a measured critique of gender-affirming care for…
Reproductive care after Roe: Why silence is not an option
Since the fall of Roe v. Wade in 2022, the United States has been navigating a…
Why so many patients ask for drips—and what doctors wish they knew
As a doctor working in a primary health care setting, it’s become routine, almost expected, to…
Why medicine is like a jazz solo
An excerpt fromBorn to Heal: Medical Narratives Set to the Soundtrack of Classic Rock. Dr. Evelyn…
Why doctors must ask for help before burnout escalates
“If you are reluctant to ask the way, you will be lost.”– Malay proverb When I…