You may remember a previous post in which I related the story of my conversations with two special men, both of whom had retired. One was a biochemist; the other a rabbi. Both lived through the civil rights movement. The rabbi marched in Selma, Alabama, among other places. Both men are now deceased. One of the treasures [...]
15Jan12
In Honor of the Day
1Jan12
Behind a Surgeon’s Mask
13Dec11
Grand Rounds
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Posted in Grand Rounds, narrative, reminiscence
Tagged finding meaning in medicine, kitchen table wisdom, rachel naomi remen
Tagged finding meaning in medicine, kitchen table wisdom, rachel naomi remen
In my new role as one of the directors of an internal medicine training program, I help select new interns out of medical school for the three year training stint of residency. At the end of residency, many graduates go on to subspecialty fellowships, another two to four year period of intensive training in fields [...]
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Posted in hospital care, medical education, narrative, primary care
Tagged hospitalists, medical careers, workforce
Tagged hospitalists, medical careers, workforce
20Nov11
Gratitude Redux
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to express my appreciation for many blessings: Family, health, a new community, meaningful work, and sustenance: from the earth, our colleagues, trainees and friends old and new. I am reposting an essay about a how the simple act of daily thanks transformed a man’s life for the better. [...]
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Posted in books, lifestyle modification, narrative
Tagged appreciation, giving thanks, gratitude
Tagged appreciation, giving thanks, gratitude