The Nuances of Health Insurance
Recently, I needed a minor surgery and had questions about my insurance coverage. I called my insurance company with the medical codes associated with the… Read More »The Nuances of Health Insurance
Life After Residency: Advice for the Fellowship Interview
Congratulations. After four years of college, four years of medical school, and three or more years of residency, you’ve decided to pursue extra specialized training,… Read More »Life After Residency: Advice for the Fellowship Interview
Vaccination Woes: HPV Vaccination Rates Remain Low
I was first offered the HPV vaccine during my college years. Although I had been counseled about the importance of the vaccine at that time,… Read More »Vaccination Woes: HPV Vaccination Rates Remain Low
The Rising Cost of Pharmaceuticals
Last weekend, my husband and I visited our local pharmacy to pick up a prescription refill. The pharmacist chatted with us cheerfully as she rang… Read More »The Rising Cost of Pharmaceuticals
Tasmanian Devils Evolve to Combat Contagious Cancer
Australia is home to some of the deadliest creatures on the planet, including venomous snakes, poisonous spiders and hungry sharks. The Tasmanian devil may not… Read More »Tasmanian Devils Evolve to Combat Contagious Cancer
From Soup to Vents: Hypotheses for the Origin of Life
In the early 1950s, Stanley Miller and Harold Urey created one of the most well known soup recipes. This soup didn't have chicken and noodles,… Read More »From Soup to Vents: Hypotheses for the Origin of Life
Who Cares for Resident Caretakers?
"Can you check my blood pressure?" This is a common request I get from my co-residents. Even I have taken advantage of the vacant blood… Read More »Who Cares for Resident Caretakers?
A Renewed Appreciation for Olympic Athletes
In medical school, physicians-in-training spend countless hours learning about the human body. First, we are taught to understand the complexities of normal physiology and how… Read More »A Renewed Appreciation for Olympic Athletes
An Unexpected Death
When I first decided I wanted to go to medical school, I never thought about the fact that I would see some of my patients… Read More »An Unexpected Death
Discover the Mysteries of the Brain at the Baltimore Brain Fest
Ever wonder if you're a supertaster or what a sheep brain looks like? You can find out all this and more at this year’s Baltimore… Read More »Discover the Mysteries of the Brain at the Baltimore Brain Fest