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Oct 21, 2024 | 
blogs.timesofisrael.com | Michelle Meyer
I am a child advocate based in Melbourne, Australia, and my life’s work has been dedicated to children’s rights and protecting the vulnerable. I was shocked and infuriated by the insensitivity of the statements made on the anniversary of the brutal attacks of October 7, 2023. At least one local child advocacy group called for an immediate ceasefire.
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Dec 5, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Jennifer Lycette |Michelle Meyer |Julie Craig |Amelia L. Bueche
I, like many of my peers in medicine, am a terrible sleeper. And it’s no wonder, after all. I spent the better part of my twenties and thirties training my brain not to give in to sleep when I needed it. Then, in the rare hours I did sleep, I was forced to wake at a moment’s notice and go from deep sleep to high alert.
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Sep 28, 2023 | 
dailyherald.com | Michelle Meyer
Posted9/28/2023 5:30 AM
Alison Wright quit gymnastics when she was 19, after training since she was 3 years old. She was planning to compete in college but "retired" just before the season started.
"That was one of the biggest regrets I have," she said.
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Sep 7, 2023 | 
australianjewishnews.com | Michelle Meyer
National Child Protection Week is a campaign, raising awareness about child abuse prevention. Maoz is a new safeguarding unit in the Jewish community. This Hebrew name translates as a fortress, a place of safety. Our objective is to call on all child inclusive organisations in the community, to plan how they may play their part to protect children in their care. As the High Holy Days approach, we turn to synagogues, acknowledging the safeguarding responsibilities at this busy time of year.
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Aug 24, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Hannah Kopelman |Sean Kiesel |Amanda Xi |Michelle Meyer
The path to becoming a dermatologist has become increasingly challenging in recent years. This is due, in part, to the competitive environment of residency applications, as well as the increasing emphasis on research output. In their publication, “Research Fever—An Ever More Prominent Trend in the Residency Match,” Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Adashi note that the number of research publications on residency applications has increased significantly over the past decade.
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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.
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Jul 28, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Deepak Gupta |Amanda Xi |Michelle Meyer |Danielle Kelvas
The debate surrounding graduate medical education (GME) revolves around whether one should dedicate themselves to their current residency or focus on future fellowship opportunities. This confusion becomes more pronounced after completing fellowship programs, especially in inpatient settings, where specialists consult with generalists who have completed residency programs and obtained board certification without pursuing further specialization.
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Apr 6, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Amanda Xi |Michelle Meyer |Danielle Kelvas |Sean Kiesel
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes!In this episode, we’re joined by Heidi Chumley, dean at the Ross University School of Medicine, to discuss the barriers facing aspiring physicians in their journey to residency. Heidi will delve into the challenges of the residency matching process, including the cost of applications and travel expenses, as well as bias based on USMLE scores and discrimination in residency programs.
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Apr 5, 2023 | 
kevinmd.com | Sarah Epstein |Michelle Meyer |Danielle Kelvas |Jay Wong
As a therapist and physician spouse who works with physicians and physician couples, I’ve seen the excitement and difficulty of exiting medical training and becoming an attending. The shift is a celebratory culmination of the physician’s hard work and a jarring transition with its unique challenges. Here are six things a new attending can do to recover from their residency experience and build a thriving next chapter. 1. Process the impact of training.
