What do you remember most about the movie and musical Beauty and the Beast? For some,…
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My first week on night float as a medical student
I had heard about night float: a daunting rotation for interns as they cared for patients…
Why physicians should not be their own financial planner
You spent years learning how to save lives, diagnose complex cases, and manage high-pressure situations. But…
How I learned to love my unique name as a doctor
Born a son to immigrant parents, one of whom did not speak any English early on…
10 hard truths about practicing medicine they don’t teach in school
I offer these ten points in the hope that you will surpass my generation of physicians,…
Why Hollywood's allergy jokes are dangerous
For twenty years I have been the mother of a child with a life-threatening food allergy.…
Why U.S. universities should adopt a standard pre-med major [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Medical student…
How policy and stigma block addiction treatment
As a psychiatry resident, I recently completed a rotation at an addiction treatment facility that looked…
Coconut oil’s role in Alzheimer’s and depression
There is evidence that coconut oil may be a potent weapon in the battle against Alzheimer’s…
A doctor's guide to preparing for your death
Let us get this straight: Enjoying life is amazing. You should do more of it. Every…