Can physicians be introverts? A introverted physician speaks her mind.

Physician
April 6, 2017

I’ve known since I was very young that I just experienced life differently than did my extroverted family members and friends. During parties, they seemed to truly enjoy the loudness and chaos of get togethers and the seemingly endless small talk, while I would secretly yearn to return home so that I could read my latest novel in peace. An older family member once told me that I would eventually …

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Can physicians be introverts? A introverted physician speaks her mind.

How practicing mindfulness between patients makes you a better doctor

Physician
March 2, 2017

Mukhwas are the Indian equivalent of an after-dinner mint. Sweet and flavorful, but typically only distributed through one tiny spoonful at a time, mukhwas are the perfect way to completely clear your palate, wiping clean the last remnants of a tantalizing meal. A small dosage of the mukhwas completely nullifies the aftertaste, so that the attention is no longer on the meal that has just passed. It’s the gustatory equivalent …

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How practicing mindfulness between patients makes you a better doctor