Gayle Woodson,, MD, writes and volunteers at a local medical clinic for people without health insurance called Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine.
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Gayle Woodson,, MD, writes and volunteers at a local medical clinic for people without health insurance called Space Coast Volunteers in Medicine.
Ashok R. Shaha, MD, one of the world’s most respected head and neck oncology and endocrine surgeons, say his humble upbringing continues to shape his medical career.
The three pillars of emotional intelligence are communication, appreciation, and empathy. High emotional intelligence can play a part in building or undermining relationships with colleagues and patients.
Ilaaf Darrat, MD, MBA, a pediatric otolaryngologist, explains how running has helped her medical career.
Forgoing an additional academic degree, like business administration (MBA) and public health (MPH), may come at a cost in today’s increasingly complex and competitive healthcare environment.
Valeria Silva Merea, MD, a laryngologist specializing in head and neck surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses how sports taught her important skills, including discipline and time management.
As a senior surgeon who continues to remain clinically active, I hope the following reflections may represent some common opinions of my experienced colleagues.
We know that burnout, depression, and maladaptive coping mechanisms such as substance abuse are prevalent in our community. However, we do not openly discuss them and we fail to normalize these experiences.