In 2025, I celebrated a monumental milestone: I saw a patient within 20 miles of my home. While this may be a daily occurrence for most physicians, it was something I could not do for 18 months due to a non-compete clause from my previous job. When I left my position as an academic cardiologist, Read more… 5 steps to ride out a non-compete without uprooting your family originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Language is the architecture of our perception. It impacts the way we experience ourselves in relation to others, the moments that make up our daily lives, and why we emphasize one input while ignoring others. I first learned this in a linguistics course that explored the difference between, for example, “I dropped the book” in Read more… How couples counseling helps break the cycle of conflict originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

In 2025, we will commemorate 77 years since the death of one of America’s most influential presidents, Theodore Roosevelt. He was the 26th and youngest president of the United States, succeeding William McKinley. Roosevelt was a pioneer of peace, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 1906 after successfully mediating the end of the war between Read more… The hidden burden of pulmonary embolism in Africa originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

If you have been offered the opportunity to buy into a medical practice, congratulations! For most physicians, this will be a tremendous opportunity. Being offered an ownership interest indicates that the current owners recognize your worth and are inviting you to “join the club.” It is hard to imagine a greater validation from your peers. Read more… What every physician should know before buying into a medical practice originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

As I have written elsewhere, the United States is now embroiled in a highly contentious debate concerning the causes of the so-called “opioid crisis.” Prescribing guidelines updated in 2022 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Veterans Administration (VA) have become the basis for continuing scientifically unsupported restrictions on patient access to Read more… When state legislators are given the opportunity, they vote overwhelmingly for doctor autonomy in pain treatment originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychiatrist Devina Maya Wadhwa discusses her article, “How abuse in health care is driving doctors out of medicine.” In this episode, Devina shares her experiences as a physician working in acute care settings, where she encounters racial, verbal, and physical abuse Read more… Why abuse in health care is forcing doctors to leave the profession [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Just as society has been transformed by technology solutions driven by connectivity and ubiquitous information, medical practice is undergoing a digital transformation that was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s medical students will practice in a world where technology is a more integrated part of health care; technology and innovation should become a cornerstone of Read more… Medical curriculum 2.0: Integrating technology and innovation in medical education originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Last year, 54 percent of physicians reported symptoms of burnout. Behind that statistic are thousands of dedicated professionals who entered health care to help people, only to find themselves drained. I know because I was one of them. I’m going to share how transforming my approach to leadership through coaching not only saved my career Read more… From burnout to breakthrough: How a coaching culture transforms health care originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

“Joh taar se nikli hai, woh dhuun saab nein suni hai.Joh saaz pey guzri hai, woh kis dil ko pataa hai. Everyone hears the cries of the chords,No one knows what the instrument endures.”—Asian verse Whistleblowers are moral warriors. These are people with superior work ethics who come forward to report ethical and legal violations Read more… The dark side of whistleblowing: When false claims ruin lives originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Measles was first identified as a virus in the early 20th century. This disease caused significant morbidity and mortality. A measles vaccine was first introduced in 1963, using a live virus strain developed from a child who had measles. In the 1970s and 1980s, many countries began implementing widespread measles vaccination programs as part of Read more… How vaccine hesitancy is bringing back deadly childhood diseases originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more