In this episode of the Physician Grind, Rigoberto Perez Hernandez shares his initiation into the medical profession
All tagged Trauma
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.“
A Routine Procedure
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Fernando Carlo shares with us a story of how an uncomplicated procedure he performed resulted in an unexpected outcome.
Public Charge
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Fadial shares a story of a mother struggling to find to health services in the US.
Traumatic Full Arrest
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Abedi shares a moment that her medical training did not prepare her for.
This Is World War III
In this edition fo the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Saab explains how we are engaged in World War III.
I Don't Know
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Abedi captures the uncertainty experienced by all parties facing COVID in vivid detail.
Laughter
in this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Braun shares how sometimes laughing is a necessary coping mechanism needed to deal with the horrific things we face in medicine. What starts as laughter can eventually turn into admiration and a deeper connection with patients.
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.
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.
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.