A Case of Identity
It's nice to have a straightforward identity. I always thought of myself as a trainee physician; it's a role I've been working at for years.… Read More »A Case of Identity
A Day in the Life
Primary Survey
This poem is based on a clinical encounter and has been de-identified to protect patient privacy. Certain identifying details have been omitted or modified. Ninety-two-year-old… Read More »Primary Survey
Sounds of the Hospital
For many years, scholars from multiple disciplines have attempted to theorize how medical experiences are affected by sound. Composer Joel Beckerman describes hospital sounds as… Read More »Sounds of the Hospital
Summer Reading Recommendations From JHM Bloggers
Summer can be one of the few chances medical professionals get to read something that isn’t a chart, a guideline update or an inbox message.… Read More »Summer Reading Recommendations From JHM Bloggers
More Than One New Year
Growing up in Korea, I took it for granted that I got the “Happy New Year” feeling twice. Even if my New Year’s resolution doesn’t… Read More »More Than One New Year
The Spaces Between Care
Residency has taught me that I cannot always be there for my patients. I work with a panel of patients as their primary care physician.… Read More »The Spaces Between Care
‘Healthy Illusions’ and Other Secrets to Being a ‘Good’ Patient
On a few occasions, I’ve heard the refrain that doctors make the “worst” patients. This can mean a few different things. This claim may refer… Read More »‘Healthy Illusions’ and Other Secrets to Being a ‘Good’ Patient
The Trash Wheels of Baltimore
During your time in Baltimore, you may come upon a barge with a wagon cover and googly eyes floating on the water. This is one… Read More »The Trash Wheels of Baltimore
All At Once
When I was in middle school, my mother would ask me to look through her hair to pluck her grays. After one 10-minute session, I… Read More »All At Once
When Rain Changes Its Meaning
Have you heard about the Buddhist monk Wonhyo and the skull cup? It’s a well-known philosophical anecdote that even non-Buddhists in South Korea often learn… Read More »When Rain Changes Its Meaning