I’ve always loved The Four Hour Work Week, also by Tim Ferriss, for inspiration and a framework to approaching lifestyle design, though I don’t agree with all of its tenants. Tools of the Titans is not as earth-shattering in its implications, but is much easier to peruse and selectively apply. I love the insights from the business leaders (one anonymous …
Yes, there are companies out there who will give you free money. They have their motivations, obviously. Mostly it’s about getting your attention, and as a millennial, that’s valuable (it’s even more valuable as a healthcare provider, but that’s a different discussion). Anyone can take advantage of the following: Save with free saving apps: download and use Ebates and …
Don’t let food and coffee fight. You’ve probably realized that I see post call days as a chance to reacquaint myself with life away from the hospital. I emphasize cooking, crafting cocktails, exercise, and getting outside in the Post Call Day series. One of the things I never miss out on a post call day is exceptional coffee, a glaring …
We have a conundrum. You only need to talk to a few healthcare providers, and they’ll tell you that they are concerned about the future. They’re worried about politics, they’re worried about lawsuits, they’re worried about reimbursement dropping off the map. And they hate how much time they waste in paperwork loops, phone call mazes, and meetings. The current generation …
I’ve unknowingly used the term “mnemonic” incorrectly my entire life. I equated it with any acronym that helps you remember stuff, which is correct except for the entire part about it being an acronym. Mnemonics, really, are anything that helps you remember something–they’re not limited to cheesy acronyms like “RTDCB = Randy Travis Drinks Cold Beer.” And a mnemonist, a …
Have four minutes? Great. I think I can change your life. The core values that embody this site: Our careers demand most of our attention. We still want to live well now while preparing to live epically (is that a word?) Our time is our most valuable asset. Financial wellness is a key to our future career happiness. My …
Professional Dealing with an IRB (internal review board) is just as painful as everyone says it is. This past month I began my research project, a requirement for our oral surgery program. I spent several hours on filling out forms, waited two weeks for the required signatures, and strolled into the IRB office with a completed application: seven different worksheets …
This should be just as compelling as the upcoming installment of Star Wars. Real World Repercussions and Recommendations I tried to make this realistic. In the real world, most plumbers probably don’t start saving for retirement when they’re 19, even though it confers them an advantage that would last 27 years. And Gwendolyn probably wouldn’t max out her IRA …
My dad is a neonatologist, meaning he cares for the preemies that are whisked away in incubators before their mothers even have a chance to hold them. It’s a tough job, I’m sure, but rewarding to help many of them make up for lost uterine time and catch up with their eight-pound-at-birth behemoth counterparts. It’s surprising how prospective parents wish …
It’s time for the soft tissue master’s rebuttal. Let’s contrast that with an intelligent, motivated young lady who dreams of becoming a plastic surgeon. Her name is Gwendolyn, and since I’m trying to be inclusive, her parents are Thai and Nordic and she’s from rural Wisconsin. She knows that medical school is competitive so she devotes her time to studying, …