Why U.S. universities should adopt a standard pre-med major [PODCAST]

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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…

Creating safe, authentic group experiences

I recently attended a three-day workshop on how to lead transformational workshops. The experience was both…

How tragedy shaped a medical career

The desegregation bus crash I was nearly killed in a desegregation bus crash. They called it…

Healing from medical training by learning to trust your body again [PODCAST]

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IMGs are the future of U.S. primary care

The U.S. primary care system is unraveling. Fewer graduates are choosing it, and patients are struggling…

Why doctors need emotional literacy training

In medical school, we are taught how to recognize the signs of depression, how to assess…

Unused IV catheters cost U.S. hospitals billions

Imagine a patient is admitted overnight for a mild UTI. In the ED, she is told…