This post was last updated on 5/27/2026. Between the operating room, ICU responsibilities, education, research, content creation, app development, administrative work, and everything else life throws at me, I realized fairly early on that there are not enough hours in the day to simply “work harder” forever. During medical training,…
As a physician, one of the most frustrating public takes is the claim that doctors don’t receive enough training in medical school about nutrition, as though that is the central reason chronic disease continues to overwhelm healthcare. It’s an easy accusation because it sounds thoughtful on the surface… especially when…
It’s often difficult for medical students to understand their role on an anesthesiology elective. Compared to many core rotations, there aren’t pre-defined tasks (rounding, clinic, etc.), the workflow is much more variable, and students often have unrealistic expectations. Many days, you may not get the opportunity to do any procedures.…
Here’s a list of areas I encourage anesthesiology resident physicians to inquire about when interviewing for adult cardiothoracic anesthesiology fellowship positions. Drop me a comment below with other suggestions or questions you might have been asked!
A few weeks ago, I did a Q&A and was asked a myriad of questions regarding COVID-19, study tips, etc. However, one question, in particular, stood out to me: “What do you think are some key characteristics to being a successful person in life?” Don’t let the success of others…
I’ve come to appreciate the paradox of medicine – the more one knows, the more one realizes how much is unknown about pathophysiology and the homeostatic mechanisms that govern our physiology. Over the years, people have sought my “expert opinion” on various topics ranging from perioperative and critical care medicine…
On a busy ward or intensive care unit rotation, new physicians beginning their intern years quickly realize that staying organized and balancing large patient loads with bedside patient care, preparing for rounds, signing notes/orders, and completing tasks can be difficult.
The American College of Medical Quality (ACMQ) offers a Certification In Medical Quality (CMQ) designation which I was interested in pursuing. Anesthesiology is at the forefront of medical specialties when it comes to patient safety, a vital part of quality, and its relevance spans both my OR and ICU practices.…
Besides focusing on ways to increase income, I think it’s just as important to periodically evaluate one’s fixed monthly expenses. In general, I try to place as many expenses on my credit card as possible to earn points; however, there are others taken straight from my checking account. For example,…
The litmus test for my success has little to do with my achievements but rather those of the residents and fellows I have the privilege of training. They are why I went into academic medicine… why I wake up every day excited to teach them in the OR and ICU,…