Challenges in Medicine

Examining the issues in medicine that you, your colleagues, and your patients face.

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Why Can’t I Opt Out of Physician Rating Sites?

Alexandria Clarinda Lynch, MD, MPH, FACS, CPE

Feb 7, 2022

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Venting in Medicine Is Understandable. Lack of Empathy Is Not

Tajwar Taher, MD

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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Is Now Law, But Here’s What It Forgets

Charles Sanky, MD, MPH

Feb 2, 2022 Link to The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Is Now Law, But Here’s What It Forgets

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In Defense of Being a Doctor

Colleen McDermott, MD

Jan 31, 2022 Link to In Defense of Being a Doctor

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It's Not 'Efficient' If It Sacrifices Patient Care​

Arlene Dorrough, PA

Jan 31, 2022 Link to It's Not 'Efficient' If It Sacrifices Patient Care​

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Why We Need to Prioritize Obesity Education in Medical School

Amber Olson

Jan 19, 2022 Link to Why We Need to Prioritize Obesity Education in Medical School

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Nutrition in Medicine Should Be More Than an Afterthought

Rishab Chawla

Jan 18, 2022 Link to Nutrition in Medicine Should Be More Than an Afterthought

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Why Is Pharmacogenomics Testing Worth the Effort?

Dalga David Surofchy PharmD, APh

Jan 10, 2022 Link to Why Is Pharmacogenomics Testing Worth the Effort?

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Is It Time to Rethink OSCE?

Basavana Goudra, MD, FRCA, FCARCSI

Jan 3, 2022 Link to Is It Time to Rethink OSCE?

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Addressing Equity in Breast Cancer Research at SABCS 2021

Lynne Lederman, PhD

Dec 20, 2021 Link to Addressing Equity in Breast Cancer Research at SABCS 2021

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The Food Pyramid Has a Diversity Problem

Vicky Li

Dec 13, 2021 Link to The Food Pyramid Has a Diversity Problem

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Primary Care Doctors Are Vital. Why Aren't They Recognized More?

Benjamin Simon Kornitzer, MD

Dec 13, 2021 Link to Primary Care Doctors Are Vital. Why Aren't They Recognized More?

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Combating Race-Based Medicine

Micaela Stevenson

Dec 8, 2021 Link to Combating Race-Based Medicine

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The Second Class of Practicing Medicine

Alexandria Clarinda Lynch, MD, MPH, FACS, CPE

Dec 6, 2021 Link to The Second Class of Practicing Medicine

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Why Don't Clinicians Have Medical Coaches?

Ricardo Chujutalli, MD, MBA

Dec 6, 2021 Link to Why Don't Clinicians Have Medical Coaches?

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4 Benefits That Might Actually Make Clinicians Stay

Harrison Reed, PA

Nov 29, 2021 Link to 4 Benefits That Might Actually Make Clinicians Stay

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'We Are the Underdogs': First-Gen Physicians on Their Pursuit of a Medical Career

Jenna Colturi

Nov 16, 2021 Link to 'We Are the Underdogs': First-Gen Physicians on Their Pursuit of a Medical Career

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—Yes, Even in the OR

Sathvik Namburar, MD

Nov 16, 2021 Link to Reduce, Reuse, Recycle—Yes, Even in the OR

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Disparities in the Air We Breathe

Payel Gupta, MD

Nov 15, 2021 Link to Disparities in the Air We Breathe

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We're Tired. We're Busy. We Still Need to Provide Optimal Care

Micaela Stevenson

Nov 8, 2021 Link to We're Tired. We're Busy. We Still Need to Provide Optimal Care

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Healing One Patient Is Simple. Healing the Health Care System Isn’t

Chirag Parghi, MD

Nov 5, 2021 Link to Healing One Patient Is Simple. Healing the Health Care System Isn’t

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Have You Ever Made An Intern or Medical Student Cry?

Colleen McDermott, MD

Nov 1, 2021 Link to Have You Ever Made An Intern or Medical Student Cry?