Jean L. Raphael

Aug 27, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Sarah Alnaher |Eric Beam |Keila N. Lopez |Jean L. Raphael

You read many articles and watch countless videos online where life coaches offer advice on how to fix your life. This might seem like one of those boring articles. Well—I hope not! Maybe just a little … but stick with me. Today, I want to discuss a relatively new branch of medicine called lifestyle medicine. Lifestyle medicine focuses on everyday practices that can both prevent and cure many chronic illnesses, sparing us from years of physical, mental, social, and financial misery.

Oct 6, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Hailey Nelson |Kara Wada |Keila N. Lopez |Jean L. Raphael

In an unlikely intersection, pageantry has the potential to play a pivotal role in accentuating career progression in academic medicine. Through meticulously crafting one’s professional demeanor and image, physicians can hone their interpersonal and networking skills and bolster their professional credibility. Drs. Wada and Nelson share how their participation in pageants over the years has served as an influential catalyst for success, both in medical school admissions and academic promotion.

Sep 12, 2023 | kevinmd.com | Keila N. Lopez |Jean L. Raphael |Christine Tran-Boynes |Ariela Marshall

Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!Join Carmen Fong, a colorectal surgeon, as she shares her journey through the world of medicine. Carmen’s experiences highlight the challenges women face in academic medicine, from gender disparities to work-life balance. We delve into her decision to transition to private practice, explore the impact of the pandemic on her career, and discuss the broader issues of gender equity within the medical field.