Lessons Learned

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The Shortcomings of Stoicism in Medicine

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Dimitrios Tsatiris, MD

Jun 30, 2025

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The Hidden Impact of PTSD

Lawrence E Mieczkowski, MD

Jun 18, 2025 Link to The Hidden Impact of PTSD

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An Honest Look at Life's Inevitable Conclusion

Neha Sahota

Jun 5, 2025 Link to An Honest Look at Life's Inevitable Conclusion

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What My Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 40 Taught Me About Medicine

Nicole Hight, MD FAAP

May 22, 2025 Link to What My Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 40 Taught Me About Medicine

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How Healthy is Your Health Care Professional?

Hillary McDonald, PA

May 15, 2025 Link to How Healthy is Your Health Care Professional?

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Medicine Was A ’Safe Choice,’ But it Stifled My Autonomy

Mahsa Ava Sohrab, MD

Apr 25, 2025 Link to Medicine Was A ’Safe Choice,’ But it Stifled My Autonomy

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Are You Still Documenting Yesterday's Visits?

Jessica Reeves, NP

Apr 23, 2025 Link to Are You Still Documenting Yesterday's Visits?

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The Philosophy that Changed My Approach to Medicine

Neha Sahota

Apr 4, 2025 Link to The Philosophy that Changed My Approach to Medicine

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Pursuing Clinical Medicine Was My Biggest Professional Failure

Lisa Rae Bailey, MD

Mar 4, 2025 Link to Pursuing Clinical Medicine Was My Biggest Professional Failure

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Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Going into Medicine

Chris van Eyck, PA

Feb 24, 2025 Link to Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Going into Medicine

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The Relief and Grief of Canceling My Medical License

Jorge Rojas, MD

Feb 20, 2025 Link to The Relief and Grief of Canceling My Medical License

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Lara Kunschner Ronan, MD Link to Lara Kunschner Ronan, MD's page

I Retired From Medicine and Felt Guilt

Lara Kunschner Ronan, MD

Jan 27, 2025 Link to I Retired From Medicine and Felt Guilt

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Nicole Hight, MD FAAP Link to Nicole Hight, MD FAAP's page

When a Patient's Symptoms Came Back, I Was Reminded Why 'Doctor' Means "to Teach"

Nicole Hight, MD FAAP

Jan 22, 2025 Link to When a Patient's Symptoms Came Back, I Was Reminded Why 'Doctor' Means "to Teach"

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Your Employment History Isn’t Spotless, So Learn to Master Job Interview Questions

Arthur Lazarus, MD, MBA

Dec 6, 2024 Link to Your Employment History Isn’t Spotless, So Learn to Master Job Interview Questions

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How to Be a Better Mentee

Resa Lewiss, MD and 1 other

Nov 11, 2024 Link to How to Be a Better Mentee

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What It's Like to Be a Locums Doctor

Henry DeGroot III, MD

Nov 4, 2024 Link to What It's Like to Be a Locums Doctor

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6 'Microskills' to Sharpen If You're Considering a Career Pivot

Resa Lewiss, MD and 1 other

Oct 29, 2024 Link to 6 'Microskills' to Sharpen If You're Considering a Career Pivot

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If Only My Pediatric Practice Had Stayed Independent

Kimberly Clare, MD

Sep 9, 2024 Link to If Only My Pediatric Practice Had Stayed Independent

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5 Lessons I've Learned as a DPC Doctor

Maryal Concepcion, MD

Jul 1, 2024 Link to 5 Lessons I've Learned as a DPC Doctor

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How I've Improved New Patient Feedback

Bradley Benjamin Block, MD

May 6, 2024 Link to How I've Improved New Patient Feedback

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How To Get Started as a Locums

Henry DeGroot III, MD

Mar 18, 2024 Link to How To Get Started as a Locums

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5 Foolproof Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patients

Lauren H. Grawert, MD

Mar 6, 2024 Link to 5 Foolproof Strategies for Dealing with Difficult Patients