Alexandra Ruan

Aug 14, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Michael Collins |Alexandra Ruan |Jimmy Chen |Laura Suttin

An excerpt from The Shieling. The sun had set an hour earlier, but the light in the western sky lingered, as if nature itself couldn’t bear the thought of ending such a beautiful day. David stood on the shore, waiting until the last bit of light had faded away leaving a dark, moonless night with not a breath of wind, not a ripple on the smooth surface of the silent sea. A deep, abiding stillness had settled over their world.

Jun 24, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Edward Halperin |Shari A. Hicks |Francisco Torres |Alexandra Ruan

My hearing precipitously declined four years ago. As a patient and practicing physician, I became dependent upon hearing aids. Thus, I was introduced to the off-putting business of hearing aids in America. The American hearing aid market is estimated to generate between $3 to 4 billion per year annually. It is expected to grow six to eight percent annually as our population ages. Assistive listening devices can be a vast mystery for patients.

Apr 7, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Carol E.H. Scott-Conner |Thomas L. Amburn |Alexandra Ruan |Michele Luckenbaugh

When you are a young academic general surgeon, even the nights are sometimes good. A good on-call night unfolds something like this. You might have spent the day working in the operating room or in the clinic seeing patients. Your on-call typically begins at 5 p.m., although occasionally, a colleague may ask to sign out early.

Feb 24, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Debbie Moore-Black |Julie Craig |Alexandra Ruan |Janese Laster

My first post-op night after my nephrectomy was a mix of fantastical and almost devastating. I woke up in the PACU after my surgery, extremely confused and disoriented. I felt like I was trapped inside a video game, desperately trying to escape. Upon entering my new post-op room on a medical-surgical unit, it had that brand-new, hotel-like decor – shiny and pristine.

Jul 16, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Farzana Hoque |Michele Luckenbaugh |Alexandra Ruan |Nathaniel Fleming

During my first week as an intern, a question weighed heavily on my mind: “How am I going to survive my night shift rotation?” Soon after, another question arose: “How can I make the most of my night shifts and continue to learn and grow?” I reached out to senior residents and faculty members to learn from their experiences and seek their advice. I understand that you may have similar questions and concerns as you prepare to embark on your night float rotation during your internship.