Lessons Learned

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Finding Human Moments in the Scripted World of Medicine

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Allison Oliva, MD

Aug 21, 2025

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The Necessity of Refining and Improving Our Communication Skills in Medicine

Emily Johnson, MD

Aug 11, 2025 Link to The Necessity of Refining and Improving Our Communication Skills in Medicine

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The Enemy of Good

Allison Oliva, MD

Aug 4, 2025 Link to The Enemy of Good

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Navigating Communication Challenges in Aesthetic Medicine

Shitel Dineshbhai Patel, MD

Jul 21, 2025 Link to Navigating Communication Challenges in Aesthetic Medicine

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A Doctor's Bedside Lessons on Life and Death

Ilan Bernstein, MD

Jul 17, 2025 Link to A Doctor's Bedside Lessons on Life and Death

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As a Hijabi Doctor, I Found Myself Repeatedly Questioned

Magda G Osman, MD

Jul 7, 2025 Link to As a Hijabi Doctor, I Found Myself Repeatedly Questioned

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The Questions That Changed the Answers

Ashley Evette Ingram-T'Siobbel, DNP

Jul 7, 2025 Link to The Questions That Changed the Answers

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The Shortcomings of Stoicism in Medicine

Dimitrios Tsatiris, MD

Jun 30, 2025 Link to The Shortcomings of Stoicism in Medicine

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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

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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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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

Adaira Inez Landry, MD and 1 other

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