Natalie LaBossier

1 month ago | kevinmd.com | Maire Daugharty |Natalie LaBossier |Iris Kulbatski, PhD |Chelsea Turgeon

If I were to bet that the majority of physicians are familiar with that pit in their stomach—that sinking feeling of dread that comes with recognizing things aren’t going well—I’d probably win that bet. Contrary to collective wisdom, Wu (2000) first formalized recognition that doctors involved in critical incidents need help too. Now, twenty-five years later, doctors are still held to a standard that eschews the idea of making mistakes.

Nov 10, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Natalie Enyedi |Natalie LaBossier |Liza Rosenbloom |Adam Lieber

As a child, I was always reading. As is the case for many people, I lost my literary passion in high school and college as my time was taken up by extracurriculars and doomscrolling on my phone. One thing I have thoroughly enjoyed about my gap years between graduation from college and matriculation into medical school is reconnecting with reading.

Oct 27, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Curtis G. Graham |Adam Lieber |Natalie LaBossier |Natalie Enyedi

The mythical belief that almost 100 percent of medical school students have accepted over the last century—that one can practice medicine without the need for a business education—has contributed not only to the crisis in health care and the physician attrition crises we see today, but also to the rapid disintegration of private medical practice in our nation.

Sep 12, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Mustafa Farooq |Natalie LaBossier |Michelle Ikoma |Scott Landman

As a fourth-year medical student applying to neurosurgery residency, my rotation in neurosurgery has been one of the most intense and rewarding experiences of my medical education. The days are long, the cases complex, and the learning curve steep, but every day reaffirms my passion for the specialty. Here is a glimpse into a typical day on my neurosurgery rotation—a day that starts before the sun rises and is filled with learning, patient care, and anticipation.

Sep 4, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Jillian Rigert |Natalie LaBossier |Jay Wong |Aaron Morgenstein

In 2019, I bought a condo, as growing up with the image of the American Dream told me to buy a house as soon as I could. I loved my little condo, but I felt trapped. I decorated the rooms and made it a home, but it wasn’t me. In 2020, I sold it and nearly everything in it, minimizing my belongings. This was not the most economical decision when it came to house selling, but I felt free. At the time, I knew I would not be staying in my job, but I had no idea what was next.