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August 18, 2021 | 2 min read

Helping Students Transition to Wards

By Howard Chang, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

I was nervous taking care of my first patient as a student on the medical wards. I felt more comfortable when I realized that even experienced clinicians don’t know everything, and of course they did not expect me to have all the answers.

White Mountains, New Hampshire.

July 6, 2023 | 3 min read

Peaks And Patients

By Rishab Ramapriyan, medical student, Harvard Medical School

In medicine, as in hiking, learning to be comfortable with uncertainty is one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my medical training.

December 29, 2020 | 4 min read

Lessons From “Diary of a Med Student”

By Howard Chang, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Working in healthcare, we interact with people who can be offensive. A med student reflects on how best to respond to patients who are demeaning.

May 31, 2022 | 2 min read

3 Good Things

By Richard Wardrop , MD, PhD, Cleveland Clinic

Spring is a time of graduations, assuming new roles, and career transitions. It’s also a time to practice gratitude, lead, and strive for excellence.

"Mirror." Copyright with Andrew Kwok.

September 14, 2023 | 2 min read

Mirror, Mirror on The Wall

By Andrew Kwok, medical student, Albany Medical College

To become an excellent doctor, I learned to create a personalized medical education plan that plays to my strengths within the formal curriculum.

January 31, 2022 | 2 min read

Lessons in Medicine From Running a Marathon

By Michelle Gyenes, MS, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health

As a trainee who also competes in races, I’ve learned the importance of leaning on others to reach the finish line.

August 23, 2021 | 1 min read

The Boomerang of Disparaging Remarks

By Harisa Spahic, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins University

Negative remarks about other specialities can discourage students from pursuing these fields. Instead, focus on sharing the positive aspects of your discipline.

November 22, 2021 | 4 min read

Noticing What We’ve Seen Without Seeing

By Ekene Ojukwu, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Carefully observing our patients can lead to clinically relevant insights. Sometimes what seems inconsequential at first glance may be surprisingly significant.

November 4, 2021 | 3 min read

Dissection And Reintegration

By Aidan Crowley, Medical Student, University of Pennsylvania

We sometimes “cut” patients apart to assist in the diagnostic process. We must remember to put them back together; we’re charged with caring for their minds and spirits in addition to their bodies.

September 16, 2021 | 1 min read

Recognize, Synthesize, Execute

By Harisa Spahic, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins University

Reflecting about the inspiring clinicians that I’ve shadowed, I noticed that they have a gift for synthesizing information in a way that’s clear and appropriate for the patient.

August 24, 2021 | 2 min read

5 Lessons From my Nonlinear Career in Medicine

By Thelben Mullett, MD, Seattle, Washington

Instead of asking medical students what specialty they intend to pursue, we should help them reflect on their natural strengths and values in planning their career.

November 29, 2021 | 3 min read

Being Your Patient’s Advocate

By Sabrina Chen, medical student, New York University

Some supervising physicians may occasionally seem annoyed by medical students’ questions. As a trainee, I’ve learned to speak up anyways, as my question can make the difference between life and death.

The owl has been used as a symbol of wisdom for millennia.

January 25, 2021 | 3 min read

How to be Clinically Excellent

By Laura Pugh, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Clinically excellent physicians sit at the same level as their patients, ask them about their fears, and are lifelong learners.

January 28, 2021 | 3 min read

Purple Nail Polish

By Shauna Maty, MPH, Medical Student, St. George University

Always remember that your patient is a person with a family, friends, and a unique story. Your first responsibility as a healthcare professional is to heal your patient and your second is to learn.

August 23, 2018 | 4 min read

How To Incorporate Students Effectively Into Clinic

By Rachel Salas, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Making the time and effort to integrate students into clinic cohesively can be associated with both improved clinical productivity and educational value.

"The practitioners who surround the student during his or her transition into the clinical world show the student how to live out out his or her oath. During this stage of formation, the trainee is simultaneously a sponge and a clay sculpture, soaking up the minutiae of the clinical environment while honing the skills that will shape his or her character as a physician."

March 1, 2021 | 4 min read

How to be an Excellent Clinical Mentor

By Aidan Crowley, Medical Student, University of Pennsylvania

Mentorship is essential to healthcare teaching, learning, and practice. Excellent mentors lead by example and guide mentees, informed by empathic listening and reflections on their own journeys.

September 12, 2023 | 2 min read

The Gift of Time

By Meshulam Twerski, medical student, Penn Medicine

Medical students have more time than doctors to get to know patients as people and uncover unspoken fears about their illness and treatment.

March 1, 2023 | 2 min read

Moving Past Debt

By Laura Hanyok, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

With my student loans forgiven, financial pressures were substantially allayed. With this stress removed, I feel more focused on serving my patients.

February 23, 2022 | 1 min read

Why we Must be Mentors

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Mentoring is essential to supporting trainees. Helping learners find their passion and grow will ultimately allow them to find happiness and meaning in their work.

June 25, 2018 | 2 min read

On The Professional Formation of Doctors

By Margaret Chisolm, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

By getting out of the business of knowledge and skills and returning to the work of professional formation, not only will medical schools and their patients win, but doctors—and the profession of medicine as a whole—will too.

"Nighthawks," Edward Hopper, 1942.

January 2, 2019 | 3 min read

The Human Experience of Illness

By Tina Zhang, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Paintings, photographs, and poems can foster dialogue about the human experience of illness and allow learners to approach challenging topics in a more comfortable way.

October 1, 2020 | 3 min read

3 Tips to Improve Your Body Language

By Adam Koenig, Medical Student, University of Toledo

To build a strong patient-clinician relationship, position your body with an open posture and make good eye contact.

September 25, 2019 | 1 min read

Promises

By Michelle Gyenes, MS, Columbia Mailman School of Public Health

Be thoughtful about promises that you make to patients. When you do make a promise, make sure that you can keep it.

May 24, 2018 | 2 min read

My Professional Totem

By Margaret Chisolm, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

A psychiatrist shares her story of how a painting by Raphael has reminded her of of why she wanted to become a doctor and what the profession of medicine is all about.

February 18, 2019 | 1 min read

A Tense Moment in the ER

By Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, New York University School of Medicine

There are no easy solutions for conflicts of race, class, gender, societal roles, and economics. It’s only our individual work chipping away that will get us to a new place. It’s up to each of us to bring change.

February 20, 2019 | 2 min read

From Film School to Medical School (Part 1 of 3)

By Margaret Chisolm, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

The arts and humanities might be the perfect preparation for medical school.

August 31, 2021 | 1 min read

Finding Common Ground

By Faisal Nawaz, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dubai, UAE

Connecting with patients through shared interests or hobbies can help to strengthen and deepen relationships. For many, this adds to the joy of medicine.

"The Zubaran, St Hugh of Grenoble at the Carthusian Refectory," ca 1663. Owned by Museo de Bellas Artes, Sevilla.

August 13, 2020 | 3 min read

Exploring Professional Identity Through Art

By Angelica Kene Ezeigwe, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Reflecting periodically on why you chose medicine as a career may help you to reconnect with your passion and rekindle the joy of serving patients.

August 12, 2021 | 1 min read

Beyond Language—Closing the Gaps

By Vivian Altiery De Jesus, MD, MBE, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Caring for a patient who didn’t speak English showed me that all patients can benefit from a compassionate facial expression, eye contact, and a soothing tone.

Autumn leaves

October 5, 2021 | 1 min read

The Sound of Silence

By Michelle Warncke, MBBS, MSc, North Carolina

Creating silent moments when talking with patients gives them time to process and the opportunity to share concerns that may not otherwise be spoken.

April 6, 2023 | 1 min read

Finding Parallels

By Mattea Miller, medical student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When deciding on a specialty in medical school, I looked for similarities between my passion for pottery and an area of expertise. I hope this helps me to connect more deeply with my work and find fulfillment in medicine.

"Chrysantheme und Biene." Hokusai, K. (ca. 1832). Public domain, Wikimedia.

September 22, 2021 | 8 min read

The Role of Visual Thinking Strategies Coaching in Clinical Excellence

By Margaret Chisolm, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Take an appreciative approach when giving feedback to learners. It will not only build clinical skills, but will also foster a healthy community of learning and practice.

"Enlightenment," by David Kopacz, 2020.

December 28, 2020 | 6 min read

Medical Activism: A Foundation of Professionalism

By David Kopacz, MD, University of Washington

Clinicians should expand their definition of professionalism to include working for societal change to improve the health of all.

Juneteenth Flag

July 2, 2020 | 4 min read

3 Tips for Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in Academic Medicine

By LaShyra Nolen, Medical Student, Harvard University

White educators and learners must commit to doing the work and educating themselves on how to be antiracist. Black colleagues should not be responsible for educating those around them.

Reverse Waterfall, Nasik, Maharashtra, India.

February 16, 2022 | 1 min read

Mentorship in Reverse

By Rayah Sawaya, MD, American University of Beirut

If you find a mentor who’s helpful and generous, consider reciprocating with “reverse mentoring.”

September 12, 2022 | 2 min read

The Medical Interview And All That Jazz

By Jeffrey Millstein, MD, Penn Medicine

Like learning to play jazz, medical interviewing skills can grow and develop through close observation and imitation of mentors.

July 30, 2020 | 2 min read

Taking a Moment to Pause

By Jareatha Abdul-Raheem, Med Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When hearing disappointing news or encountering stress, making time to step back and reassess may help with coping and gaining perspective.

March 23, 2022 | <1 min read

Keeping The Readers in Mind

By Vivian Altiery De Jesus, MD, MBE, Johns Hopkins Medicine

When documenting in the medical record, we must use respectful language. Both our patients and colleagues will appreciate and benefit from our thoughtfulness.

October 28, 2021 | 2 min read

Dropping my Pen

By Howard Chang, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Excellent clinicians implement colleagues’ feedback to improve their care of patients and offer guidance to support the growth of others.

May 19, 2021 | 3 min read

Clinical Training Translating to Clinical Excellence

By Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH, Emory University

Bias awareness achieved in teaching/learning can transfer to the clinic. Thus learners can help clinicians become aware of bias toward patients.

September 25, 2018 | 1 min read

Teaching Maintains Clinical Excellence

By Michael Crocetti, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians

Engaging with learners keeps you dedicated to lifelong learning, and teaching helps to maintain clinical excellence and the joy of medicine.

January 3, 2019 | 1 min read

Post-Holiday Reflections

By Panagis Galiatsatos, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Throughout the entirety of the year, placing emphasis on humanity and connecting with patients is paramount.

March 7, 2022 | 3 min read

How to Help Patients Navigate Complex Medication Regimens

By Howard Chang, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Open-ended questions can help clinicians better understand the challenges faced by patients on complex medication regimens.

The author having fun ice skating with colleagues at Patterson Park, Baltimore, Maryland.

February 25, 2019 | 5 min read

General Internal Medicine: An Opportunity to Engage Holistically

By Paul O'Rourke, MD, MPH, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

General internal medicine focuses on the importance of knowing and treating the whole patient. The entire patient, in their biopsychosocial context, must always be considered to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

December 10, 2018 | 3 min read

Immigrants Should Not Have to Choose Between Health and a Green Card

By Lochan Shah, Neha Anand, Priyal Gandhi

We urge you to leverage your voice as an agent of change by submitting a comment opposing the proposed rule to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security before the deadline, TODAY, December 10, 2018. Make your voice heard so that families across the country do not have to choose between their health and their immigration status.

The Baltimore Museum of Art. Wikipedia.org. Photograph by Eli Pousson, 2018 March 25.

April 7, 2020 | 3 min read

The Personal Responses Tour in Medical Education

By Howard Chang, Medical Student, Johns Hopkins Medicine

Arts-based medical education improves fundamental clinical skills, including ambiguity tolerance, reflective ability, bias awareness, and empathy. It can also enhance the well-being of healthcare professionals.

May 12, 2021 | 2 min read

“To Comfort Always”

By Anna Berry, MS4, Baylor College of Medicine

When curing the disease is not possible, showing compassion for the patient is especially important.

March 23, 2021 | 2 min read

Helping Patients Navigate The Healthcare System

By Kultaj Kaleka, MD, RN, Central Michigan University

We all share in the responsibility of assisting patients who find themselves in unfamiliar healthcare settings and scenarios. By experiencing some of the challenges our patients face, we can help to make systemic changes that will improve care.

April 20, 2021 | 3 min read

Listening to Every Patient

By Pringl Miller, MD, San Francisco, California

To give clinically excellent care to the patient in front of you, ask yourself: “Am I carefully listening to what the patient is telling me? Am I incorporating what I’ve heard into the care plan?”

February 12, 2019 | 6 min read

The Balancing Act: Learning to Thrive in Multipatient Environments

By Alim Pardhan, MD, McMaster University, Ken Van Dewark, MD, University of British Columbia, Teresa Chan, MD, McMaster University

We must ensure junior doctors can give one patient excellent care before asking them to balance caring for more than one patient.