In the absence of physician mentorship, who will train the next generation of primary care clinicians?

The erosion of physician mentorship is not just a quiet tragedy; it is an accelerating crisis…

How grief transformed a psychiatrist’s approach to patient care

It is a routine Saturday morning—I am sitting in my office, looking at the snowflakes dropping…

What’s driving medical students away from primary care?

As we entered medical school, we were starry-eyed and hopeful about becoming primary care physicians. We…

Why funding cuts to academic medical centers impact all of us [PODCAST]

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Reimagining diabetes care with nutrition, not prescriptions

In 2025, more than 38 million, or 1 in 10 Americans, live with Type 2 diabetes.…

Make cognitive testing as routine as a blood pressure check

Since the Han Dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE), when civil service exams evaluated intellectual abilities, people have…

When rock bottom is a turning point: Why the turmoil at HHS may be a blessing in disguise

Recent headlines confirm what many Americans have sensed for the past few years: the U.S. Department…

A speech pathologist’s key to better, safer patient care

“Some doctors type notes with their backs turned while I say things. I have aphasia. I…

Navigating physician non-competes: a strategy for staying put [PODCAST]

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Health care’s data problem: the real obstacle to AI success

As health care embraces digital transformation, one truth is clear: AI’s success depends on data quality.…