There’s a quiet rebellion happening in medicine. A movement of physicians no longer willing to sacrifice…
Category: Insights
How a rainy walk helped an oncologist rediscover joy and bravery
I have never been outside my hospital since I joined two months ago. As the only…
Why the fear of being forgotten is stronger than the fear of death [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Retired surgeon,…
Why the pre-med path is pushing future doctors to the brink
I have been on the pre-med path for years. I started college excited to one day…
U.S. health care leadership must prepare for policy-driven change
I am trapped in a circadian rhythm that I cannot escape from. I think it started…
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…