The institution of academic medicine revolves around review and evaluation. At each stage of the process during training, and even attendingship, letters of recommendation are crucial and have the power to curtail or boost a medical career. Often, they can provide...
Post graduate medical training is a busy time of personal and professional growth. For many residents and fellows, this will also be a time to welcome new additions to their families. That’s right we are talking about babies! Learning that you will be welcoming an...
Medical school was a rigid environment. My daily routine consisted of opening a pre-populated calendar and following the timeline. Set schedules, dense material, and a focus on memorization. Time management was as simple as getting through a list of lectures and...
I already know a lot about you. You are a lover of lungs, passionate about medical education, and inspired to grow in your leadership skills. You are my kind of person! Were we to meet at the Tea and Tattle, hospital lounge, dog-park, or a rapid response I am certain...
Searching for your first job can be an incredibly exciting time. After years (and years) of training, it’s finally time to call yourself an attending. But alongside this excitement, it is easy to feel overwhelmed and anxious about the prospect of a job hunt. After...
Have you ever been burned out? When I led wellness groups in the past, I used to open with this question. Since the pandemic, I skip ahead to “How do you know when you are burned out?” Nearly everyone has experienced some form of burnout over the past 2.5 years,...
