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The unspoken challenges of being a medical resident's wife

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.
Why patient stories matter in medical decision-making

May 7, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Michael McGuire |Anna Delamerced |Heidi Chumley

An excerpt from Narrative Medicine: Harnessing the Power of Storytelling through Essays. I work for an organization that manages the medical and mental health needs of children and adults who are severely and persistently ill.
Supporting medical resident families [PODCAST]

Apr 19, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Heidi Chumley |Oscar Chen |Sera Choi |Clara Seong

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes!Join Elizabeth Landry, a certified coach, as we explore practical strategies to support medical resident families during the challenging transition into residency. Discover how spousal support programs, inclusive social gatherings, and mentorship initiatives can positively impact the well-being of both residents and their partners.
From medical humanities student to physician

Oct 5, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Nicholas Bellacicco |Jacob Riegler |Heidi Chumley |Yoo Jung Kim

At seventeen, I envisioned two types of physicians: the doctor who cared about me and my needs, and the doctor who was cold and detached. At that point in my life, I had experienced both types of physicians from the patient perspective. My dream was to become a physician. I wanted to be the empathetic doctor, the one who saw the patient as a person. I aspired to become the provider who grasped the patient’s story before the data, research, and algorithms. How could I make this happen?
Authenticity and bias in recommendation letters [PODCAST]

Aug 22, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Catherine Tawfik |Heidi Chumley |Michelle Meyer |Barbara McAneny

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Heather Furnas, an adjunct clinical associate professor at Stanford and an aesthetic surgeon, joins us as we delve into the intricate world of recommendation letters, biases in evaluations, and their impact on diverse fields. Heather lends her expertise to unravel the complexities of authenticity, gender disparities, and alternative assessment methods. Discover how these issues resonate across academia, medicine, and beyond.
Medical school applicants do not need to "check" a box to succeed

Jul 27, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Arthur Lazarus |Drew T. Bergman |Heidi Chumley |Adam Lieber

Medical pundits are predicting that the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down race-conscious admissions will have dire consequences for medical schools and the composition of the physician workforce. The concern is that the high court’s decision to restrict public and private higher education institutions from considering an applicant’s race or ethnicity in admission decisions will negatively impact medical schools’ diversity and the nature of future physicians.
6 ways ChatGPT can help you succeed in medical school

Apr 12, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Drew T. Bergman |Adam Lieber |Leonard Wang |Heidi Chumley

Medical school can be a daunting journey for many aspiring physicians. As I look back now at the beginning of my 4th year, this has certainly been the case for me. With an overwhelming amount of information to learn and retain, students often find themselves struggling to keep up with the pace of the curriculum.
What I think it means to be a medical student in the wake of AI

Mar 23, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Jackson J. McCue |Jacob Riegler |Heidi Chumley |Natasha Abadilla

As the COVID class, entering medical school in 2020, we have seen our fair share of paradigm-shifting moments in medicine. The pandemic and responseThe overturn of Roe v. WadeThe transition of Step 1 from scored, and largely dictative of what future specialty one can match into, to pass/failEven with that last transition, It still took me a couple of months of studying to consistently pass Step 1. Less than a year later, it took ChatGPT almost no time to pass the test.