Why the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is essential to saving lives

You may have noticed the Supreme Court announced several crucial rulings on controversial topics. Buried in…

How IMGs can find purpose in clinical research [PODCAST]

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The unspoken contract between doctors and patients explained

We often sign extensive contracts when entering long-term commitments — think of the fine print in…

Medicaid lags behind on Alzheimer’s blood test coverage

I remember a patient in her early sixties who came to our clinic with subtle memory…

Limiting beliefs are holding your career back

As physicians, we are highly motivated, educated, hardworking and compassionate individuals. We deserve the best that…

New student loan caps could shut low-income students out of medicine

I got into the car outside the bus station in Lowell, Massachusetts, where my father was…

The truth in medicine: Why connection matters most

Being a doctor is about more than diagnosing illnesses or prescribing medications. It is about more…

Brooklyn hepatitis C cluster reveals hidden dangers in outpatient clinics

An excerpt from Disease Detectives: True Stories of NYC Outbreaks. Dr. Westyn Branch-Elliman contributed to this…

AI isn't hallucinating, it's fabricating—and that's a problem [PODCAST]

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychiatrist, internist,…

Why transgender health care needs urgent reform and inclusive practices

Everyone deserves informed, compassionate and respectful health care. As medical professionals, we have the profound privilege…