Undoubtedly, interest was piqued by the recent announcement that all medical students at New York University will receive 100% tuition assistance. Although currently, numerous colleges are working to prevent students from acquiring a debt load, that idea, until recently, has yet to come to fruition for medical school. Moreover, there have been conversations concerning the value of the… Read More »
Leaders grapple with problems every day. Our particular ecosystem is complex and complicated. Understanding the dynamics of the questions themselves and tradeoffs that must transpire is critical for thoughtful decisions and for framing the conversations that must occur. Human nature gravitates towards simplification and it is our responsibility to constantly elevate the conversation to a level that better… Read More »
As we roll into a new year, it is common to take a moment to self-reflect over the previous year(s). In doing so, particularly when it comes to our failures, we realize that there have been both moments and times where we wish the clock could be re-wound. Recollecting our snafus often causes a visceral reaction: our pulse… Read More »
No, I do not believe I am dying soon. However, I am approaching the point in my life and career where I am considering how I want to be remembered, what I have accomplished, and what type a person I am. Having interviewed numerous people in my life, I constantly seek to learn what makes them tick, what… Read More »
Medicine has been plagued with the issue of logic. If A = B, and B = C, then does A = C? The answer unfortunately is not always yes. As we look at the science behind a lot of what we do, we first have observational studies that tell us something. For example, in the field of high… Read More »
Physicians need to spend time on personal recovery It never fails that I am always learning from those around me. I recently spent time with my son, and during our conversation he made the statement “stress makes you stronger.” As we all try to minimize our stress, at first glance, his comment could seem like someone who is… Read More »
Personal, human care needed to address both physical and emotional needs My wife recently went to visit her very active parents. Her dad, while out walking the dog before light, tripped and fell. As he is on blood thinner, and he took a hard fall, they proceeded to go to the emergency room. Through the course of the… Read More »
We live in an ever-changing healthcare environment. No matter where you look, or what you hear, there is ambiguity and difficult situations. When things get tough, we have a tendency to become anxious, and this anxiety leads to behavior and thought processes that we need to name and hopefully keep in check. One such behavior is that of… Read More »
I had the honor and blessing to attend an event that celebrated 25 years of a health center that is almost completely funded by donations. Most of the patients that receive care, around 90%, are refugees from other countries who are not just looking for a better life, but had to leave their homes and cultures just to… Read More »
I spent the first thirty years of my life in preparation of serving others as a physician. Now, I often ask myself why. The answer is easy: I wanted to help others. I wish it was that simple. In order to feel fulfilled, I deemed success as helping others. But for years I defined helping others as curing… Read More »