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
A Day in the Life
‘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
Pediatrics and Hope in Medicine
I learned something quickly on my pediatrics rotation — children were gross. They drooled on my stethoscope, crawled on the floor, and scratched their behinds… Read More »Pediatrics and Hope in Medicine
Beyond the Lab: An MLK Day of Service in Baltimore
I first learned of Martin Luther King Jr. on a recommended reading list from the other side of the world, years before I learned about… Read More »Beyond the Lab: An MLK Day of Service in Baltimore
A Letter to the Patient I’ll Never See
I sit down to look through your chart, mentally preparing myself to sift through clinical variables for hours, amalgamating them with those of other patients… Read More »A Letter to the Patient I’ll Never See
On Learning Medicine
I introduce myself as the preceptor working with medical students, then step back to the rear of the room. One student begins to take the… Read More »On Learning Medicine
Learning about Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes
While I’ve loved learning about medical knowledge and technical skills in medical school and residency, one area I’m looking forward to learning more about is… Read More »Learning about Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes