Kathleen Ackert

Aug 29, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Yoo Jung Kim |Peter Kim |James Turner |Kathleen Ackert

This is part of the Medical Humanities Series on Op-Med, which showcases creative work by our members. An Interview with the ArtistThe culture of medicine is always changing, and COVID-19 sped up a number of changes, including the explosion of telemedicine and the normalization of wearing scrubs to work (not just on-call or during procedure days). Some practices and institutions are now clawing back those practices. But is the return to the status quo necessarily a good thing?

Jul 13, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Heather Kristin Schopper |Kathleen Ackert |Christian Morrill

Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. My department recently had a grand rounds about cutting-edge use of liquid biopsy in the identification, prognosis, and treatment of head and neck cancer. It was truly an amazing example of what the future of medicine looks like and how we have synthesized all the knowledge our field has accumulated over the years to provide our patients with more precise and effective care.

Feb 21, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Laura Warren |Arthur Lazarus |Kathleen Ackert |Ellen Zhang

Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. As you begin the journey in medicine, I have four words for you: tender front, strong back. Your gifts as a doctor are desperately needed in the profession. This metaphor will give you strength, especially if you feel overwhelmed or want to give up. “Soft front, strong back” was first used by Dr. Joan Halifax, a Zen Buddhist teacher and anthropologist.

Feb 21, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Kathleen Ackert |Arthur Lazarus |Ellen Zhang

Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. I was almost done with my intern year of residency going about my night on call when Emma came in saying she was leaking large amounts of fluid. She was a teenager, and about 19 weeks pregnant. I had hoped it was just urine or maybe vaginitis, but when I gently placed a speculum into her vagina and saw a large pool of fluid, my heart sank. I did all the tests and confirmed that she had ruptured her membranes.

Feb 21, 2023 | opmed.doximity.com | Ellen Zhang |Arthur Lazarus |Kathleen Ackert

Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Imagine a future as a physician where your 15-minute visit with a patient is just that: when you leave the room, the note is already written, insurance information is already included, additional questions patients have can still be answered without your help.