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Dec 10, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Erin Waldrop |Oscar Chen |Sera Choi |Clara Seong
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join us for an insightful conversation with Ben Reinking, a board-certified pediatric cardiologist, medical educator, and certified physician development coach, as we explore the profound impact of emotional intelligence in health care.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Mustafa Farooq |Claire Wiggins |Erin Waldrop |Anna Delamerced
Neurosurgery is one of the most dynamic and rapidly evolving fields in medicine, with new advancements, technologies, and techniques emerging continually. For medical students aspiring to enter neurosurgery, getting involved in research is not only crucial for strengthening a residency application but also for contributing to the field’s growth and understanding. Here are some practical tips for students who want to make meaningful contributions to neurosurgery research. 1.
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Sep 8, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Erin Waldrop |Anna Delamerced |Nicole Cifra
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!In this episode, we sit down with J.C. Sue, a practicing board-certified family medicine physician and founder of Tune Rx, a medical music study resource. J.C. shares her unique journey of turning complex medical concepts into catchy songs to make studying more enjoyable and effective.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Aiden Feng |Martin Lustick |Henry Buchwald |Erin Waldrop
Emergency department (ED) wait times are on the rise across the United States, a troubling trend that reflects deeper systemic challenges in the nation’s health care systems. According to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the median time spent in the ED has increased from 2 hours and 15 minutes in 2018 to 2 hours and 40 minutes in recent years.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Osmund Agbo |Anna Delamerced |Erin Waldrop |Richard Liebowitz
Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire former New York City mayor, has once again demonstrated his commitment to equality and social justice. Through his Bloomberg Philanthropies, he announced a monumental $600 million donation to four historically Black medical schools in the United States. This follows his Greenwood Initiative’s $100 million gift in September 2020, aimed at reducing student debt for these institutions.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Erin Waldrop |Natalie Enyedi |Heidi Chumley |Samra Noureen
The journey of a medical resident is often documented, highlighting the grueling hours, intense pressure, and significant responsibilities that come with the role. However, behind the scenes lies another story that is seldom told—the challenges faced by the wives of medical residents. This article delves into the unique struggles of being a medical resident’s wife, particularly in the context of a long-distance relationship.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Jamie Ioane |Edwin Leap |Erin Waldrop |Douglas Sirutis
I was working in a busy GP clinic when I finished seeing my last patient for the day, and I felt a sense of relief that the day was over; however, that relief was quickly overshadowed by the daunting mountain of paperwork I needed to complete before I could go home. In general practice, this work pattern is becoming expected practice throughout the profession. GPs routinely spend 1 to 3 hours outside work daily, catching up on patient notes, referrals, insurance claims, and lab results.
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Apr 13, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |James Stewart |Erin Waldrop |Anna Delamerced
Do you remember times when your dreams, hopes, and aspirations were crushed by teachers and other authority figures? We’ve all encountered such times. These experiences shape our character in negative ways and can lead to devastating psychological effects. This kind of negative influence can greatly impact our self-esteem and self-worth, instilling a deep-seated fear of failure. It can cause us to question our abilities and potential, leading to imposter syndrome.
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Apr 11, 2024 | 
kevinmd.com | Christine Marie Deeths |Erin Waldrop |Douglas Sirutis |Molly Walker
Is it time to reconsider the age of medical consent for teens? This is a question I have been asking myself as my children are approaching 18. For many years, I’ve dreaded the thought of my medically challenging child turning 18 and suddenly being thrust into the not-so-warm and fuzzy adult world. I have nightmares about her navigating insurance. I cannot visualize my very passive and indecisive child on the phone arguing with the powers that be about covering her medications and equipment.
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Dec 11, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Jennifer Lynn |Erin Waldrop |Anna Delamerced
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart said he can’t define pornography, but he knows it when he sees it. Stewart might just as well have been talking about leadership—reflecting the difficulty in providing a precise definition of leadership but suggesting that individuals can recognize ineffectual leadership when they encounter it.
