Elisabeth Fassas is a medical student and author of Making Pre-Med Count: Everything I Wish I’d Known Before (Successfully) Applying to Medical School. She shares her story and discusses her KevinMD article, “COVID-19 and the MCAT: What should premedical students do?”
Physician burnout, akin to a viral spread, threatens patient care, but can be fixed through value-based care.
I reflect on the first day of my intern year and share six possible “do-over” recommendations if I went back in time.
The integration of AI in routine medical care may replace providers who rely solely on algorithms, but physicians who practice the art of medicine with…
Carol Raye’s devastating experience with Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) highlights the urgent need for healthcare providers to focus on prevention, appropriate antibiotic use, and patient…
Discover the gripping tale of a physician’s triumph over burnout, mental illness, and multiple suicide attempts.
In today’s digital age, our lives are intricately woven with technology, including AI like ChatGPT, but excessive reliance on it can lead to physical and…
In this thought-provoking podcast episode, we invite guest Casey Grover, an emergency physician, to explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding the treatment of substance use disorders…
Physicians’ heuristics in medical decision-making can lead to disparities in health care, making it necessary to challenge basic assumptions and focus on improving the way…
Poverty perpetuates a vicious cycle of poor health, low education, crime, and economic inequality in America, which is the world’s largest economy but ranks only…
Dispelling myths and embracing the financial viability, ease of implementation, and life-saving potential of ECMO can bolster hospital finances and enhance patient care, making it…
