Monday, December 30, 2013
Benefits of Owning a Dog
Check out my latest on Medscape's the Differential: Benefits of Owning a Dog.
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adopt a pet,
blog,
depression,
dog,
elderly,
geriatrics,
loneliness,
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pet,
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Ten Tips For Succeeding in Medical School
Check out my latest on Medscape's The Differential: Ten Tips For Succeeding in Medical School
Monday, December 9, 2013
Minority Faculty Members Are Hard to Come By
Check out my latest post on Medscape's the Differential: Minority Faculty Members Are Hard to Come By
Is Facebook Making You Stupid?
Find out on Medscape's the Differential: Is Facebook Making You Stupid?
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Enter To Win a Free Copy of My Book!
Medical School Headquarters featured me in their most recent podcast. Listen to me talk about the importance of mentorship, and my book. You can enter to win a free copy of The Heartbeat of Success: A Med Student's Guide to Med School Admissions.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Rethinking the Aging Process
Check out my latest post on Medscape's the Differential: Rethinking the Aging Process.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Raising the Legal Smoking Age: Will it Help?
Check out my latest post on Medscape's the Differential.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Financial Discrimination in Med School Admissions
Medical schools are not as holistic as we think. Check out my latest post on Medscape's The Differential: Financial Discrimination in Med School Admissions.
The Never-Ending Quest for Work-Life Balance
Busy, busy, busy...but is it right? Check out my latest post on Medscape's The Differential: The Never-Ending Quest for Work-life Balance.
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Listen and Learn
Check out my latest post about a patient encounter on Medscape's The Differential: Listen and Learn.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
New Year, New Challenges
Check out my latest on Medscape's The Differential: New Year, New Challenges.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
MDMA/Molly Deaths: Preventable?
Check out my latest post on Medscape's the Differential: MDMA/Molly Deaths: Preventable?
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
The Haitian Village of Yaguate
Check my latest on Medscape's The Differential: The Haitian Village of Yaguate.
Thursday, August 22, 2013
Thursday, August 8, 2013
One Apple, BID
Check out my latest on Medscape's The Differential: One Apple, BID.
Labels:
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Bronx,
diet,
Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program,
harlem,
Harlem Hospital,
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healthy eating,
Lincoln Medical Center,
Medscape,
New York City,
obesity,
WebMD
Thursday, August 1, 2013
The Growing Gap: Not Just a Feeling
Here is my latest post for Medscape's the Differential: The Growing Gap: Not Just a Feeling.
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
Celebrity Plastic Surgery UNCUT!: Plastic Surgery Saves a Man's Leg
Celebrity Plastic Surgery UNCUT!: Plastic Surgery Saves a Man's Leg: A doctor from Mount Sinai in New York City recently cured an unusually large skin cancer. The story was reported in the New York Daily New...
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Trading Paternalism For Collaboration
Here comes another one from The Differential: Trading Paternalism For Collaboration.
A Cure For Cancer But Not For Disparities
Check out my latest on The Differential: A Cure For Cancer But Not For Disparities.
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Friday, July 5, 2013
Friday, June 21, 2013
A New Leaf for Obesity
The AMA officially called obesity a disease. Check out my post on The Differential: A New Leaf for Obesity.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Caring for Those Who Care for Others
Check out my latest post on caregiver strain on Medscape's The Differential: Caring for Those Who Care for Others.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Bench to Bedside: Geriatrics
Check out my latest on Medscape's The Differential: Bench to Bedside Geriatrics.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Alleviating Stress in Medical School
Medical school can be stressful! Read about how I death with it on The Differential: Alleviating Stress in Medical School
Friday, May 17, 2013
Important Parts of Medical School
Check out my latest on The Differential: Important Parts of Medical School
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Celebrity Plastic Surgery UNCUT!: Angelina Jolie Undergoes a Double Mastectomy
Celebrity Plastic Surgery UNCUT!: Angelina Jolie Undergoes a Double Mastectomy: Photo from RadioTimes.com It's been years since I've blogged for Plastic Surgery Uncut. I worked for Dr. Walden as a premedical ...
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
The Rossi Medical Education Newsletter: May 2013
This quarter's Rossi features an interview I conducted with Dr. Basil Hanss. Dr. Hanss is an Associate Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He also oversees the FlexMed and masters programs and mentors faculty. You can read more about the early assurance program, FlexMed, in the current issue. In addition to the faculty interview, this issue features First Generation Scholars, a student-run organization that provides mentorship and college advisement to at-risk high school students. Also, get tips on writing an effective research abstract. Enjoy!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
The Work-Life Balancing Act
Yes, so soon. Check out my even more recent post on the Differential: The Work-Life Balancing Act
Monday, April 1, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Upcoming Mentoring in Medicine Event
YES, I CAN BE A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Frederick Douglass Academy I
2581 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
Harlem, NY
http://mimny7.eventbrite.com/
Saturday, April 27th, 2013
Frederick Douglass Academy I
2581 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.
Harlem, NY
http://mimny7.eventbrite.com/
OPENING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Dr. Christopher Emdin
"Professor of Urban Science Education for the Hip-Hop Generation"
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WHAT TO EXPECT!
Hands-on
Workshops, Ask the Expert Fair, Network with Health Professionals,
Research Competition, Health Fair, and Lunch! Join us at the MIM
conference for a full day of interactive workshops and a health
resource fair for students (elementary-health professional school) and
community members.
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Date: Saturday, April 27, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00PM for Students, Parents and Educators
Registration begins at 8:30am
Conference begins promptly at 9:00am
(9:30am-3:00pm for Health Professionals)
Place: Frederick Douglass Academy I
2581 Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard (also 7th Ave.)
Between 148th and 150th (free parking in lot)
By subway: #3 to the last stop, Or “A” train to 145th Street
Who:
Students (3rd grade through 12th grade), College/Post-baccalaureate
Students, Caregivers, Health Professional Students, Educators, Community
Members and Practicing Health Professionals
Cost: FREE
Registration Deadline: 4/20/13
Community Health Ambassador Volunteer Opportunity!
Sign up now to volunteer at
the Mentoring in Medicine 7th Annual "Yes, I Can be a Health Care
Professional!" Conference! Volunteers are needed for street teams and
event prep the week before the conference (April 20-April 27) and for
activities on the day of the conference. [Link].
Monday, March 18, 2013
A Ban on the Soda Ban
Check it out: A Ban on the Soda Ban
Labels:
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fitness,
health insurance,
Mayor Bloomberg,
Medscape,
Michael Bloomberg,
New York City,
nutrition,
obesity,
public health,
smoking,
smoking cessation,
soda ban,
WebMD
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Friday, February 22, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
The Rossi
Back in the fall I became a writer and editor for the Rossi, Sinai's new medical education newsletter. If you have an interest in medicine, education or just want to learn about some of the things going on at Sinai, I suggest you check it out.
My first story, on handheld ultrasound, is in the second issue. I was recently named Editor-in-Chief and look forward to becoming more involved with the publication. You can check out both issues here.
My first story, on handheld ultrasound, is in the second issue. I was recently named Editor-in-Chief and look forward to becoming more involved with the publication. You can check out both issues here.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Super-sized Superbowl Sunday
And another one!
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Harvard,
Harvard Obesity Prevention Source,
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Superbowl Sunday,
the Differential,
WebMD
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Great Job! Now Here Is Your Paycheck.
Check out my latest on the Differential: Great Job! Now Here Is Your Paycheck.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Getting Out Early: Accelerated MD Programs
Check out my latest on the Differential. Getting Out Early: Accelerated MD Programs
Thursday, January 3, 2013
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