Hello family medicine interns. It’s almost June, and July 1st will be here before you know it. You’re about to start residency in the GREATEST SPECIALTY ON EARTH. We are generalists who work in every aspect of medicine, see everyone from “birth to…
Join Twitter. And then What? I often encourage medical students and residents to join Twitter. The education you get there is amazing. But, when you first start there’s a lot of weeds. Some of them are really popular (more than ten thousand followers)…
Abortion is healthcare. Full stop. No hedging, no explanations. No one should have to say why they’re getting an abortion, or meet some goal post for “acceptable” reasons to choose not to be a parent. If this makes you uncomfortable you need to do…
A post on processing and grieving the deaths we experience as we learn medicine in residency, with tips for handling the debrief after.
Do you know what Natural Family Planning is? How to counsel patients on methods, efficacy? No? Well, come on in and learn!
Patients asking you more about masks then you can answer? Let us help!
I want YOU to be able to provide a pelvic exam or pap in a patient-centered way. Here are the tips and guidance to make this exam a positive experience for your patient.
As you enter the second or third year of residency you may be wondering “How do I convince these interns I’m a senior?!” Read more…
Pixie’s tips for new docs, to help July 1st interns with some general advice to survive the first year of residency.
Not sure how to start looking for your first attending job? Wondering how to do it right? Is there even a right way? Let us help.