In this episode of the Physician Grind, Rigoberto Perez Hernandez shares his initiation into the medical profession
All tagged emergency physician
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.
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.
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.“
Fashion Week Fashionista
Scrubs are magical. They are the greatest things ever created. I guess I'll never want to be one of those people that have to go shopping for their work clothes. This blog talks about the difference between what Corporate America has to wear versus what Emergency Physicians wear.
Gratitude & Grit
In this post we explore the burn out that residents and physicians can feel when they are working grueling hours under the most stressful circumstances. A young doctor in training realizes that he is grateful and honored to treat the patients that are entrusted to his care.
A Warm Farewell
Another busy night in the Emergency Department when a frequent flyer rolls in. Let's just say he had a little too much to drink. It's these type of patients that allow me, the drunk whisperer, to really shine.
Vacation's Over
Just returned after an epic trip to Southeast Asia. It was a nice decompressing trip and I am glad to be back. I decide to go hang out with some friends before my first shift back in the ED. My drive home would be one that I would never forgot.