Physician employment agreements are setting unexpected limits, and it's becoming more common. Imagine being told your compensation can't exceed a certain percentile, even if you're a top performer. This video reveals the surprising clauses some physicians face and questions the reasoning behind these restrictions. Did you know that some agreements…
Physician Jessie Mahoney discusses her article "Ending burnout through structure, not gimmicks," making the case that the most effective remedies for physician burnout are systemic changes—reasonable patient loads, thoughtful schedules, supportive leadership, and reduced clerical work—not token perks or quick fixes. Jessie highlights the essential role of lifestyle medicine, mindfulness,…
Public health advocate Kathleen Muldoon discusses her article "Why congenital CMV should be on every parent and doctor's radar," revealing how congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) remains the most common viral cause of disability in the U.S., yet is often ignored in medical training, prenatal counseling, and public health policy. Kathleen explains…
Physician leader Janet Jokela discusses her article "How federal actions threaten vaccine policy and trust," highlighting the unprecedented removal of expert members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and its replacement with individuals lacking clinical experience, some holding anti-vaccine views. Janet explains the downstream risks to immunization standards, insurance…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) might be the game-changer you need in your mental health journey - and it's covered by insurance. Medicare, the largest insurer, has recognized the benefits of TMS since 2009, especially for those battling depression and anxiety. You don't have to exhaust yourself with endless medication trials…
Physician advocates Alae Kawam, Kim Downey, and Nicole Solomos discuss their article "True stories of doctors reclaiming their humanity in a system that challenges it," sharing firsthand accounts of the cultural rift in modern medicine and the toll of corporate models on patient care and physician well-being. Alae, Kim, and…
Board-certified pediatrician and certified coach Jessie Mahoney discusses her article, "Why self-care must become medicine's new standard." She challenges the long-held belief in medical culture that self-sacrifice is noble and that self-care is an indulgence. Jessie argues that caring for oneself is not a luxury but a responsible, non-negotiable standard…
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is becoming a game-changer in mental health treatment. With increasing availability across cities, it's now easier than ever to access this innovative therapy. Imagine a world where patients can return to their lives quicker, without the long wait for traditional antidepressants to show results. TMS offers…
Professional development practitioner and veteran emergency nurse Kristen Cline discusses her article, "America's ER crisis: Why the system is collapsing from within." Using the TV drama "The Pitt" as a reference point, she argues that the reality of the emergency department is exponentially more chaotic and dangerous than portrayed. Kristen…
Family physician Jonathan Bushman discusses his article, "The hidden moral injury behind value-based health care." He shares the story of a young physician who was told to remove her most complex patients from her panel to protect the health system's performance metrics. Jonathan uses this powerful example to explain moral…
When we think of measles, it's the potential for death that often grabs our attention. But there's another side to this disease that is equally alarming. What are the specific disability complications that can arise from measles? Deafness is one possible outcome. But the neurological risks are what truly strike…
Anesthesiologist and clinical mental health counselor Maire Daugharty discusses her article, "Why peer support can save lives in high-pressure medical careers." Drawing from her personal experience of losing three colleagues to suicide and overdose, Maire makes a powerful case for peer support as a direct antidote to the isolation that…
Judgment might be holding you back from reaching your fullest potential. When we judge, our brain releases chemicals that hinder learning and growth. Instead, what if we approached life's challenges with curiosity and compassion? Neuroscience shows that kindness can transform how we learn from undesired outcomes. In medicine, this shift…
Physician and public health advocate Judith Eguzoikpe discusses her article, "Hope is the lifeline: a deeper look into transplant care." She pulls back the curtain on the kidney transplant process, revealing that the true journey for patients with end-stage kidney disease is not just a single surgery but months or…
Critical care physician Jess Bunin, co-founder of All Levels Leadership, discusses the article, "Civil discourse as a leadership competency: the case for curiosity in medicine." They challenge a core tenet of medical culture: the pressure to project certainty and always have the right answer. Jess argues that this fixation on…
Depression affects 25 million Americans, yet many find little relief from medications. For 50 to 60% of patients, antidepressants don't fully work, leaving them in a state of persistent sadness. Their identity fades, and life loses its color. But there's hope with a newer treatment: transcranial magnetic stimulation. FDA approved…
Pediatrician and certified life and weight coach Karla Lester discusses her article, "An effective treatment using an effective care delivery model: Using telehealth to treat adolescents with obesity with GLP-1 medications." She shares her frustration with traditional in-person obesity programs that see high attrition and offer few effective treatments beyond…
Cardiologist Monzur Morshed discusses the article, "Why South Asians in the U.S. face a silent heart disease crisis." Drawing from his direct experience treating the Bangladeshi-American community in New York City, Monzur explains why people from South Asia are disproportionately at risk for developing heart disease 5 to 10 years…
Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation co-founder Corey Feist and physician advocate Kim Downey discuss their article, "Health workers deserve care too: How to protect their mental health." They highlight the ongoing mental health crisis facing the health care workforce, where CDC data shows mental health is worse than in any…
Blame and shame culture in healthcare isn't just unproductive - it's dangerous. Instead of fostering growth and learning, it fuels burnout and leads to tragic outcomes. What if we shifted the focus from fault-finding to understanding? This video explores how changing our approach can transform the medical field and improve…
Addiction medicine physician Safina Adatia discusses her article, "Why gambling addiction is America's next health crisis." She warns that following the Supreme Court's 2018 ruling to overturn sports gambling bans, the U.S. is facing a potential epidemic with tens of millions at risk. Safina explains that unlike substance use disorders,…
Imagine walking into a patient's room and instantly recognizing a textbook case of a disease you never expected to see in real life. That's exactly what happened when I encountered a patient exhibiting all the classic symptoms of measles. From red eyes to a distinctive rash, this case was a…
Clinical research physician Khutaija Noor discusses her article, "Why clinical research is a powerful path for unmatched IMGs." She addresses the intense pressure and profound disappointment International Medical Graduates (IMGs) face when they go unmatched for a residency spot in the U.S. Drawing from her own experience, Khutaija reframes this…
Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "In medicine and law, professions that society relies upon for accuracy." He argues that labeling AI errors as "hallucinations" is a dangerous euphemism that trivializes real psychiatric conditions and downplays the serious threat these errors pose to professions…