Albert Jang

May 29, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Casey Paul Schukow |Adam Lieber |Leonard Wang |Albert Jang

In 1950, newly trained physicians may have gone the entire lengths of their careers without experiencing a doubling in medical knowledge. In 2011, Densen predicted that medical knowledge would have a doubling time of approximately 73 days – or 0.2 years – by 2020.

May 16, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Adam Lieber |Leonard Wang |Albert Jang

Many Baby Boomers have been quick to point out that 2024 is not 1968. When students occupied buildings at Columbia University 56 years ago, at least their objectives were clear – to put an end to the Vietnam War. Do students today who have camped out at Columbia, and a multitude of universities across the U.S. and disrupted graduation ceremonies want to end the war between Israel and Hamas, or are they advocating for antisemitic policies and the destruction of Israel?

Mar 24, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Natalie Enyedi |Adam Lieber |Leonard Wang |Albert Jang

The words “gap year” are enough to panic any high-achieving premedical student with their heart set on matriculating straight into medical school. Many students feel like a gap year will set them back in their journey to become a doctor, adding more years to the ever-long path to an MD behind their name. What these students do not realize is the value that a meaningful gap year, or more, can add to their application, their life, and their why.

Jan 23, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Jennifer Lynn |Glen Jacobs |Albert Jang

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Scott Ellner, a general surgeon. We delve into a compelling story from a decade ago, where a medical error had profound consequences for both a patient and the surgeon involved. Discover the emotional toll on health care professionals, the importance of creating a just culture in health care institutions, and the significance of forgiveness and growth in the face of adversity.

Dec 16, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Adam Lieber |Leonard Wang |Albert Jang

When the University of Pennsylvania’s president Liz Magill was forced to resign her position due to her equivocal stance regarding antisemitic harassment on Penn’s campus, J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD, was soon announced as her interim successor. Jameson had served as executive vice president of Penn’s health system and dean of the Perelman School of Medicine since 2011.