In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives Dr. Shirley Bae, shares with us a story of how humor is used as a coping mechanism to deal wth all of the difficult situations that we face as physicians in the hospital.
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In this episode of the Physician Grind, Rigoberto Perez Hernandez shares his initiation into the medical profession
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives. Dr. Rob McMickle shares with us his experience working in the ICU while the Oscars are going on. “The Oscars will come and go year after year; but the most painfully dramatic and honest moments of human existence that require no stage, grandeur, self-importance, or smitten audience will continue to transpire daily in the unit.“
Twenty-Seconds
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Karen O’Laco shares how the pressures of medical school had caused her to shirk learning opportunities out of fear of being bothersome or judged as incompetent. She shares a story during her surgical rotation when her involvement in the case led to a minor delay that frustrated the anesthesiologist. She discusses how the anesthesiologist’s disdain for her affected her ability to speak up when the patient’s post-operative course takes a turn for the worse.
Thanksgiving
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Basrai shares with us memories from his first Thanksgiving as a resident. Dr. Basrai was living in a new city away from his family and friends. He soon learned that working at the hospital on the holiday is not all bad.
The IMG Experience
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Kash reminisces about her time moving to Pakistan to study medicine. Medical school abroad was advertised as an easier and faster means of getting through the medical education system. Kash shares the culture shock of moving to a new country and the grit needed to get through her training.
Oscar Night in the ICU
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives. Dr. Rob McMickle shares with us his experience working in the ICU while the Oscars are going on. “The Oscars will come and go year after year; but the most painfully dramatic and honest moments of human existence that require no stage, grandeur, self-importance, or smitten audience will continue to transpire daily in the unit.“
The New Doctors
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Suneja returns to share some recommendations on how to make medical training more sustainable. He lays out five possible changes that could lead to a paradigm shift in our field.
Should Your Kids Be Doctor?
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Amit Suneja asks a basic question: Should your kids be doctors? The state of medicine is headed in a troubling direction . Access to care is becoming harder. Physicians are being overworked resulting in high rates of burnout. What does it say about the system when physicians would not want their children to follow in their footsteps?
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 5 Part 2
In this conclusion of his fifth email, Wang Shi Kai shares with us the challenges of working in the Chinese medical system. He comments on the competency of the pediatricians he is working with. He also shares the challenges he faces when working with the different specialists in the hospital.
Crash Course
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives Jon Warren returns to share with us a story from his medical school. He remembers how after a code ends the physicians are able to revert to a state of normalcy. How is it that the physicians and team are able to return to work as if nothing had happened?
Face Plant
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Erik Adler shares with us a story from his residency. As a senior resident Dr. Adler was responsible for teaching and supervising medical students. Dr. Adler recalls supervising one medical student who face plants at the most inopportune time.
Blind Curve
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives Dr. Blair shares when he had to face an emergency outside of the familiar setting of the Emergency Department.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 4 Part 2
In part 2 of Email 4 Dr. Rich, AKA Wang Shi Kai shares with us more some more “Bizarre patient encounters” from his time working as an Emergency Medicine Physician in China.
It's MORPHIN TIME!!!
Halloween seems to always bring out the best in an Emergency Department. This month in honor of Halloween we republish Dr. Celedon’s Halloween in the ED story from his residency. Nothing is more surprising then when an agitated Red Power Ranger in a spit mask decides to visit your ED.
When Altruism Goes Wrong
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives first time contributor, Whi Inh Shirley Bae, shares with us a story from her premed days. She was bright eyed and bushy tailed when she found an abused woman in the waiting room of the emergency department she was volunteering at. Instead of finding a social worker to help the woman, Shirley decided to take matters into her own hands.
Shift Struggles
Luis shares with us a troubling event during the shift. It seems that a haiku is the best way to reflect on the moment.
A Shift
In this edition of the Physician Grind Dr. Wiseman shares with us a story of a crazy shift in the emergency department. It's the type of shift that keeps her coming back day after day.
Saved By the Benzo
In this edition of the Physician Grind new contributor, Rob, shares with us an impressive save. Sometimes you don't need to crack a chest to save a patient's a life.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 3 Part 2
In this conclusion of the third email from Wang Shi Kai, he shares with us more insights from his time practicing medicine in China. He shares stories of corruption in the form of kickbacks to doctors prescribing antibiotics, challenges faced by his Emergency Medicine Fellow, and much more. Narrative Medicine. Doctor Blog. Physician Blog. Emergency Medicine