By Dr. Niosha Price As an International Medical Graduate (IMG) with aspirations of joining a general surgery residency, I have structured my time off to maximize personal growth, professional develop...
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Sustainability, and Beyond…Another Case for the Resurgence of Private Practices
By… Erin King-Mullins, MD Sustainability has become a critical concern across all sectors, and the healthcare industry is no exception. While large hospital systems often grab headlines for their s...
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Becoming part of the pathway
By Shaidy Moronta, DO I march along to different appointments with my elderly grandparents—a normal routine for first-generation non-English speaking immigrants. We prefer to serve as the prim...
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Crying Over Spilled Milk
Special Edition for National Breastfeeding Awareness Month Marjorie Liggett, MD When my newborn wasn’t gaining weight in the first week of life, I became obsessed with my milk supply. I co...
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Back to School Mom – A Decade Later: Trauma Surgery Fellowship with Teenagers
By: Dr. Evelyn Coile The house is silent. The house is silent for the first time in the last 16 years of training. Both kids received the news this week that they landed their first summe...
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Progress of LGBTQ+ Rights – A View from One of America’s Youth
By: Alexis Moren The progress of LGBTQ+ rights has seen significant advancements globally, although challenges remain. Over the past few decades, there have been major milestones such as marriage ...
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Being Vulnerable is Human; Even for Surgeons
By: Cathy Hung In the earlier years of my career, I always tried to accommodate patients’ needs anytime, all the time, whenever possible. I opened my office many times off-hours at the slightest...
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The Imprint of 3D-Printing in Health: A Students Perspective
In a technology driven world, the abundance of information and ease of communication has influenced every aspect of our lives. Not only has it affected the way we interact as humans, but it provided ...
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Adding it to the List
By Alyssa Brown A few weeks ago, I apologized to my boyfriend for missing date night (again). I apologized that I feel like we are often just saying hi and bye and watching Bob’s Burgers in be...
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Insights from a Family Member: Navigating Hirschsprung Disease
By: Mary-Lynn Hatem Growing up, I had a close family member who struggled with Hirschsprung disease. Seeing the family navigate through the challenges it brought and witnessing the impact on our da...