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.
Like many family medicine physicians, one of the reasons I chose my “specialty” was to serve the millions of Americans who feel ignored and abandoned by the medicine field. In medical school, I…
Natalie Krier, MD, IBCLC|Posted on February 23, 2024
Soon our current third-year residents and OB fellows will graduate, and most will start their first job as an attending. As family medicine physicians, we provide comprehensive care for our patients, at any…
The holidays are usually a time of joy but can be a difficult time for our patients and for those providing clinical care as well. For our patients, they may be struggling with…
Let me start this blog with a confession: I can be a very indecisive person. It drives my husband crazy at times. I currently have one of those inspirational posters in my office…
In my last blog, I discussed my burnout journey. Honestly, I continued to hover in and out of that state even after that posting. I was seeking something more than just a state…
For a while now, I have been interested in what the medical humanities can offer us in our practice of medicine. Admittedly, my interest may have as much to do with the fact…
