I attended a workshop on developing equitable health information materials, emphasizing that people are more responsive to data when individuals of similar complexion and/or features are represented. This concept originated in education, where research indicated that youth learned better from teachers with similar characteristics, and it was subsequently extended to health care. However, universal application Read more… Why representation alone won’t solve health care equity issues originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

As a fourth-year medical student applying to neurosurgery residency, my rotation in neurosurgery has been one of the most intense and rewarding experiences of my medical education. The days are long, the cases complex, and the learning curve steep, but every day reaffirms my passion for the specialty. Here is a glimpse into a typical Read more… A day in the life of a medical student on a neurosurgery rotation originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in resident unionization across the country, driven largely by the grueling working conditions many residents face. While the most pressing issues are pay and burnout, one contributing cause is the long hours of training that contribute to resident sleep deprivation – a serious threat to resident Read more… The cost of exhaustion: Resident fatigue is a public health emergency originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former New York City mayor, has once again demonstrated his commitment to equality and social justice. Through his Bloomberg Philanthropies, he announced a monumental $600 million donation to four historically Black medical schools in the United States. This follows his Greenwood Initiative’s $100 million gift in September 2020, aimed at reducing Read more… Michael Bloomberg’s $600 million donation to Black medical schools sparks major change originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Imagine walking into a doctor’s office or hospital and being treated by someone who has never actually touched a patient before. Sounds absurd, right? Yet, this could become a reality if we continue to push aside the hands-on training of our future health care providers. This may seem extreme, but it reflects a recent message Read more… The future of health care depends on hands-on training: We cannot afford to cut corners originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

Every DO has the quote, “Mind, Body, Spirit,” ingrained in their minds. These words resonate when we step on campus, open a lecture, and discuss osteopathic medicine. These tenets are the foundation for osteopathic medicine when working with patients. While I always understood what that meant, it was only during my psychiatry rotations that I Read more… A medical student’s perspective: Using my osteopathic training in the field of psychiatry originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

“I want you to be proud of me,” my intern replied when I asked what he wanted to get out of the rest of his year. We were wrapping up the first two weeks of July—his first two weeks of being a doctor—and having our end-of-rotation feedback session. However, he had just flipped the tables Read more… A doctor’s reflection: 25 years of mentoring and pride in medicine originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

An excerpt from Curricular Injustice: How U.S. Medical Schools Reproduce Inequality. Copyright (c) 2024 Lauren D. Olsen. Used by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved. In Curricular Injustice: How U.S. Medical Schools Reproduce Inequalities, I describe how the medical profession, in its attempt to integrate the humanities and social sciences to develop humane and Read more… How medical school curricula perpetuate inequality originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

“I was terrified, and my foot was in so much pain,” said Mrs. C as I began our interview. There was a blood clot that had turned her toe blue. She went on to describe her history and briefly mentioned that she did not have medical insurance. With her pain now gone after a few Read more… From toe pain to financial strain: the hidden costs of medical care originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more

It was a fresh start to my first day of medical school as a second-year student. With a slightly stronger arsenal of information compared to my first year, the energy was palpable. My team and I huddled in our small conference room, gathered around the table, ready to tackle our first case of the week Read more… Why speaking up in medical school could save lives originally appeared in KevinMD.com ..read more