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Essays and opinions from our readers, always thought-provoking, sometimes controversial

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A Look Inside the Exorbitant Costs of Applying to Residency

The expense creates a barrier to equity and excellence

May 2, 2024
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Why Don't Men Have Their Version of 'The Pill'?

A focus on gender equity should include contraceptive equity too

April 30, 2024
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Patients Hitting GLP-1 Plateaus? Here's How to Help

Set expectations up front, and explore alternative approaches when necessary

April 30, 2024
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What I Learned From My Unconventional Career Path in Medicine

Don't be afraid to let your medical career meander

April 28, 2024
Sylvie Stacy, MD
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Closing Gender-Based Disease Disparities Starts in the Lab

Women must have a seat at the table in deciding what type of research to pursue

April 27, 2024
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Is Industry Influence Driving LVAD Use by Cardiologists?

Clinical treatment decisions should be based on the best available evidence

April 26, 2024
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Burnout Is Not Going Away. Here Are Three 'Microskills' to Mitigate It.

Too many physicians are not meeting their own basic needs

April 25, 2024
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Men Too: Sexual Harassment in the Operating Room

The fear and anxiety that come with harassment cross all boundaries

April 24, 2024
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Is It Time for Hospitals to Implement Weapons Screening?

Gun violence in hospitals is rising -- we need a bold new safety approach

April 23, 2024
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Neurotechnology Development Must Be Slow and Steady

The burgeoning field holds both promise and risks

April 22, 2024
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The Real Forces That Motivate Us in Healthcare

Doctors are motivated by metaphysical drivers, just like those in many other fields

April 21, 2024
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When Neglect Becomes Criminal: The Harsh Reality of Failing a Dependent

Too often these cases are swept under the rug

April 20, 2024
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Revisiting the Boston Marathon Bombing a Decade Later

Even now, the emergency still has important lessons to teach us

April 19, 2024
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The Hidden Cost of Poor Hospital Waste Management

Proper disposal of OR trash could save the healthcare system millions -- and help the environment

April 18, 2024
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