Springtime. Blooming trees. Green grass. Cool winds. Sunny skies. COVID. That is where my mind wanders every year since 2020, when the season turns. I flash back to the drive between the hospital and my home. Every evening after fighting a losing battle at an academic institution hell-bent on ignoring and downplaying the horror that Read more… Navigating COVID: a journey from academic intensity to healing originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join family medicine physician Eleanor Bueno as she expresses heartfelt gratitude to a cherished primary care colleague and friend. Eleanor’s letter poignantly reminds us of the profound connections forged in primary care. From guiding families through postpartum challenges to navigating unexpected Read more… A tribute to primary care [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Over the last few weeks, I’ve spoken to applicants who did not match in the 2024 NRMP match. They are just a few of the thousands of highly qualified students and physicians who did not match this cycle. This is a wrenching experience, and it can be hard to pick yourself up and move on Read more… Navigating post-match disappointment: What to do if you did not match originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

As I stepped into the hospital waiting room, the anxious eyes of family members greeted me, their worry palpable as they awaited news about their ailing patriarch. Quickly, I introduced myself and delved into the heart of the matter. “I wanted to talk to you about your father’s condition. It’s not easy news, but I Read more… Navigating family skepticism: a physician’s dilemma originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! We welcome Ketan Desai, a physician executive, as we’ll delve into the fascinating and concerning realm of biological warfare and bioterrorism. Join us as we explore historical instances of biological weapons, the implications of genetic technology advancements, and the ethical considerations Read more… Biotechnology and biological warfare [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

I hate to say that we should follow the Fox Mulder School of Paranoia on this one, but the evidence is clear. You can go to prison for what others do with your credentials. Being a doctor comes with incredible privileges, or at least it used to. Now, with the corporate takeover of medical care, Read more… Doctors beware: Your credentials could land you in prison originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we sit down with Amy Baxter, a clinical associate professor of emergency medicine, to explore how societal factors, deceptive marketing, and profit-driven health care systems have contributed to the opioid epidemic. Amy will shed light on the effectiveness Read more… Non-opioid post-op pain relief [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Recently, I met a coaching client for her second session. As we greeted each other, it was immediately apparent that her energy and mood had shifted from the first session. She seemed lighter, her shoulders were higher, and her posture was straighter. There were smiles instead of tears. In the initial session, we discussed pressures Read more… Why doctors should embrace uncertainty for better patient outcomes originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Medicine, with its somewhat tarred history in the matter, has woken to the cause of inclusivity. Not too long ago, in the early twentieth century, the American Medical Association (AMA) orchestrated reforms requiring immigrant European doctors to pass rigorous qualification exams, which most American doctors themselves were highly unlikely to clear. Rather than concern about Read more… Medicine’s struggle for inclusivity originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Joining A.J. Reid Finlayson, a psychiatrist, Jeffrey A. Singer, a general surgeon, and Peter R. Martin, also a psychiatrist. We’ll be discussing the case of Dr. Ralph Thomas Reach, an addiction medicine physician whose medical license was revoked, leading to legal Read more… Addiction treatment, legal troubles, and the role of the DEA [PODCAST] originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more