Authors: Nensi M. Ruzgar, Camila R. Guetter, Natalia Correa, Jessica Millar, Jessica Means, Kelsey Romatoski, Brooke Golisch, Pietro Bortoletto Affiliations: Nensi M. Ruzgar, MD, MHS - Beth Israel D...
By Anna Hargrave, DO This past August, we had an incredible series of lectures and panel groups discussing “The Fourth Trimester and Beyond.” The Fourth Trimester is the twelve week period aft...
by Andrea L. Merrill, MD Imagine yourself several years into your first job as a surgery attending. Things have been going well, but occasionally, you hear from your division chief that a nurse has c...
by Dr. Carla Pugh, Past-President of The Society of Black Academic Surgeons In today’s climate, where social issues often leave us feeling drained, maintaining a sense of balance can be a challenge...
By Gizelle Francis Medical school is notorious for its long hours, relentless studying, and the ever-present pressure to perform. Amidst this, finding time for hobbies can seem almost impossible. ...
by Paula Nieto Passion is a powerful engine that drives us toward our goals and dreams. When it is directed toward the well-being of others, it transforms into a meaningful purpose. As a 22-y...
By Dr. Sarah Klapman I’m getting married this August. I didn’t grow up planning my wedding, so I find it’s less about fairy tales and more about spreadsheets. In fairness, that could also be...
by Rachel Akers, MS I vividly remember my first medical school conference. I left the library, suitcase and poster tube in hand, and hopped into an Uber to O’Hare. A few hours later, I was somew...
Most would agree that achieving the idyllic dream of self-care can be challenging at baseline, let alone when trying to incorporate it into a demanding surgeon schedule. The activities that fulfil...
by Meryem Guler BS The first time I witnessed a birth was in my third year of medical school on my OBGYN rotation. I found myself in the delivery room assisting the team by holding up one of the pati...
