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August 27, 2021 | <1 min read

It’s the start of a new school year. What’s something you hope to learn?

“I really want to learn how to knit a sweater for my boyfriend . . . errrr . . . dog.”-Dr. Colleen Christmas, Johns Hopkins Medicine

August 16, 2021 | 3 min read

The Heart of Clinical Reasoning

By Susrutha “Sus” Kotwal, MBBS, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Making a diagnostic error reminded me that connecting with patients on a personal level is necessary for optimal clinical reasoning.

"The Doctor's Visit," Jan Steen. Philadelphia Museum of Art. Publicly shared via the Fair Use Act.

June 15, 2021 | 4 min read

How Art History Can Improve Your Care of Patients

By Siobhan Conaty, Art History Professor, La Salle University

Focusing on visual cues from our patients can help us to better understand them. Closely looking at art is one way that a clinician can improve their observation skills.

February 26, 2021 | <1 min read

Happy Full Snow Moon! It’s been frigid in many parts of the country lately. How do you embrace the cold?

Skiing, hiking, ice climbing . . . bundle up and enjoy the lengthening days!

February 25, 2021 | 2 min read

How You Can Help With Intimate Partner Violence

By Lisa Geller, MPH, Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a public health crisis and most deadly when a gun is involved. Clinicians should screen patients for IPV, ask about firearm possession, and refer those at risk of IPV to appropriate services.

"Girl with a Bamboo Earring," Awol Erizku, 2009. Used under the fair use Copyright Act.

February 18, 2021 | 2 min read

Art is Integral to Healthcare

By Kamna Balhara, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Sarah Clever, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Engaging with art can address some of medicine’s greatest challenges, including recognizing our common humanity.

"Granulation," by Dr. Megan Gerber. Copyright with the artist.

February 1, 2021 | 4 min read

Processing Emotions Through Art

By Megan Gerber, MD, MPH, Boston University School of Medicine

Writing or drawing after a challenging patient encounter may help you work through your feelings and mitigate burnout.

"Spending time outdoors helps me cope with the stress and sadness of the job." -Dr. Jared Rubenstein

December 10, 2020 | 3 min read

Coping With Patients’ Heartbreak

By Jared Rubenstein, MD, Baylor College of Medicine

When supporting patients and their loved ones during times of great sadness and loss, cultivating a daily habit of self-care may protect against burnout.

November 23, 2020 | 3 min read

Working With Perpetrators of Intimate Partner Violence

By Galina Portnoy, PhD, Yale School of Medicine

In addition to identifying survivors of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), complementary efforts are needed to detect those at risk of perpetrating IPV to prevent future incidents.

September 28, 2020 | 2 min read

Practicing the Art of Listening

By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine

Listening is essential for humanistic patient care. Listening without interrupting may strengthen the patient-clinician relationship.