Are doctors more like humans, animals or robots?

Medical Education
September 10, 2017

I was inspired a couple of weeks ago. Sitting at the WeWork facility in Northern Liberties, Philadelphia. I looked at the group of entrepreneurs, creatives and innovative thinkers sitting in front of me. What were we doing you might ask? Collaborating to help one another build our dreams. This is the epitome of the human experience.

One of the topics that came up in conversation was the difference between a man …

Read more…

Are doctors more like humans, animals or robots?

Here’s how to help create the future of medicine

Medical Education
March 22, 2017

As the millennial presence in health care becomes more prominent, the climate of the health care system will inevitably change. Speaking from a personal perspective, there is a growing emphasis on lifestyle in the conversation of career choice. Medicine is becoming less and less of a life, and more of a part of life, a part of the work-life balance. We (millennials) also place emphasis on impact. We want to …

Read more…

Here’s how to help create the future of medicine

Is it possible for the modern day doctor to be happy?

Medical Education
December 18, 2016

When I wrote the article, “My future as a physician looks mediocre at best,” I did not expect the traction that it received. When it received so many shares, I realized there is an important point for us to shed light on. So, I pose the simple question: Is it possible for the modern day doctor to be happy?

Now I don’t mean an overly dramatic happiness involving euphoria, …

Read more…

Is it possible for the modern day doctor to be happy?

My future as a physician looks mediocre at best

Medical Education
November 5, 2016

I am currently a fourth-year medical student, and I will not accept mediocrity in my life any longer (and neither should you).

When you were growing up did you ever wish for happiness? Did you ask for a good life? Did you want to feel fulfilled and self-actualized? Yeah me too. We are meant to reach for the stars, we are meant to go for our dreams, and we are meant …

Read more…

My future as a physician looks mediocre at best