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Did You Work in a Service Industry Before Becoming a Physician?

A reflective critique of modern medical school admissions, arguing that over-polished resumes and early specialization may overlook the real-life experiences—teamwork, service jobs, and human connection—that shape compassionate, well-adjusted physicians.

We've Subspecialized Ourselves into Isolation

A thoughtful reflection on how increasing medical subspecialization and shifting practice models have fragmented physician unity, contributing to declining participation in local medical societies and raising questions about the future of community-based collaboration in medicine.

Speed is a Byproduct of Structure: What Surgeons Can Learn from Drummers

A reflective surgeon challenges the obsession with speed in the operating room, drawing inspiration from drummer Neil Peart to argue that mastery comes from refining fundamentals, not rushing outcomes. Through mentorship, whiteboard practice, and deliberate case design, he shows how structure and efficiency naturally produce speed—reframing excellence as rhythm, precision, and continuous growth rather than time alone.

Working Memory Capacity, Mental Fatigue, and Human Performance

A sharp, research-driven exploration of how working memory capacity and mental fatigue shape human performance in high-stakes environments like aviation, revealing why cognitive limitations—not just training or procedure—may underlie critical errors and offering a compelling case for redefining safety through measurable mental capability.

Child Consult

A haunting emergency department encounter where a routine consult becomes something deeper—an intimate glimpse into crisis, resilience, and the quiet weight of a child’s future unfolding in a single moment.

Book Review: Still Life with Stethoscope and Typewriter

A powerful and deeply reflective exploration of modern medicine, Still Life with Stethoscope and Typewriter by Arthur Lazarus examines the emotional toll, systemic challenges, and fading humanity within healthcare—offering physicians insight, clarity, and a path back to purpose.

Talent Wins. But What About Character?

A physician reflects on healthcare’s growing fixation on revenue and productivity, arguing that while talent and surgical volume drive margins, lasting excellence in medicine depends on character—integrity, mentorship, compassion, and the trust that sustains patients, teams, and institutions.