By Dr. Jaime D. Lewis The Clinical Practice Committee is again submitting a series of blog articles regarding a topic of common interest. Domains of wellness are variably defined and may be con...
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Increasing LGBTQIA+ Representation in Surgery: An Upcoming TweetChat with the Association of Out Surgeons and Allies (AOSA)
By Dr. Arushi Goel What is pride? What is the importance of being able to be comfortable in your own skin, to be accepted as you are? For centuries, members of the LGBTQIA+ community have fought for ...
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SURGERY, AUTISM AND TIGER MOMS
By Chee-Chee Stucky The term “Tiger Mom” has been overused in the last decade, but I had a true Tiger Mom before the term was even a thing. My mom—a Chinese immigrant from Taiwan—wanted her k...
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We Shouldn’t Need A Guide to Answering Potentially Illegal Questions
By Sana Khan, MD My residency interview preparation consisted of introspection, reviewing commonly asked questions, and looking over my submitted application. I picked my answers apart and ensured I ...
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Asian Americans in Medicine: Bridge-Tenders for Diversity
By Lily Cheng Last March, eight people – including six Asian women – were killed in a targeted hate crime in Atlanta, Georgia. In the year since, NBC News reports that 74% of Asian American Pacif...