As the clock strikes midnight and we usher in 2026, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey we’ve embarked upon here at our nascent Family Medicine Residency Program at OSF St. Joseph…
We are wading through holiday season—a time for reflection, reunion, giving, and conversation. My own year has included a family memorial, a high school 50th year reunion, many work meetings, and other family…
My day begins at 8 a.m. with a faculty advisor meeting with resident. Seeing the talent of residents, I have optimism for the future of family medicine. We discuss rotations, goals, frustrations, and plans for future practice.
Rahmat Na'Allah, MD, MPH, FAAFP|Posted on March 27, 2025
When I think about the last six to twelve months, it is not difficult to get bogged down by the events that have unfolded. The grief of losing the strongest woman in my…
Brian McIntyre, EdD, LCP|Posted on December 19, 2024
It seems that it is too easy to live life on “auto-pilot” and hope that your settings are correct. Getting the day started is sometimes a chore and a challenge, and some unique…
Fall is here, and the amazing palette of color brought on by cooler weather is starting. School is back in session and the multiple cycles of learning, living and education continue. With shorter…
Humor in medicine? It might sound like an oxymoron in a profession where high stress and serious stakes are the norm. But humor has had a profound impact on how I care for…
“What do you do for exercise?” Three years ago, medical student Keila Magafas (now a resident in pediatrics) turned this question I had asked her back around to me. I sputtered a bit…
The integration of teaching kitchens into the education of family medicine residents in recent years is proving to be an innovative approach in promoting nutrition education.
Promoting a mostly plant-based diet can significantly improve health outcomes in these populations, addressing issues such as chronic diseases, obesity, and malnutrition.
