SPOTLIGHT -
July 12th 2024
"...the beauty still intoxicating, the spirit of the research like a child swimming for the first time in the sea, awed..."
July 11th 2024
"By now I’ve lost track of time with this boy who reminds me of myself when I imagined becoming a doctor..."
July 5th 2024
"Remember? Remember wanting to play every minute, as if that was why we were born?"
June 28th 2024
"How free is our will if our fate is decided by our melanin. What is the meaning of Black lives when so many people don’t think we matter?"
June 21st 2024
"Of all the questions you might want to ask about angels, the only one you ever hear is how many can dance on the head of a pin..."
Our Identity Puzzle
Work can be rewarding and bring meaning, but should not define us...
A Bridge of Faith
Sometimes to find your place of tranquility, you must cross a bridge of faith...
A Psychiatrist's New Season
A psychiatrist reflects on career changes as he embarks on a new adventure.
Daybreak in Alabama
"...Rising out of the ground like a swamp mist, and falling out of heaven like soft dew..."
Sharing Haiku Reflections
When we reflect on our commonalities, we get closer to working together to make the world a better place.
War Stories
"I’ve told these war stories for decades, made them tales of friendship, savvy, good luck, and brotherhood’s strength..."
Substance Use: The Importance of Advocacy
Understanding addiction through new, creative lenses can offer a fresh perspective.
Beginning
"The moon drops one or two feathers into the field..."
Fraternity Paddle
A true war story is never about war...
8:46 Shock and Reflections
Two traumatic events... the same timing.
Posttraumatic Growth: Reflections on 9/11
It's been 20 years since the 9/11 attacks. What have we learned?
First Grade
"Until then, every forest had wolves in it..."
Contagious Philosophy and Perspectives
Taking a page from African philosophy that emphasizes the importance of humanity into the psychiatric realm.
Prayer/Oracion
"I want a god as my accomplice..."
Elegy for a Wounded Summer
The summer began with such promise. Where did it go? And what hope can we see in the future?
Reflections on Women’s Health
The newest law in Texas dictating women's health brings with it many issues for consideration.
Paying Respect
We must not forget the cost of fighting... the lives of the brave men and women who serve and aim to protect lives.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Ode to Its Psychological Impact
A personal reflection on the psychological impact of hyperemesis gravidarum.
A Pair of Unmatched Socks
"...couples become capable of 'cognitive feats' beyond that of a single individual."
Shaping Career and Character Through Writing
Writing: the core of one doctor's identity.
Our Professional Cloak
Physician, it is important to heal and recharge thyself.
Why Married Men Live Longer
"She takes them gently from my hands, scrunches her brow, studies their loneliness..."
Mid-August at Sourdough Mountain Lookout
"Down valley a smoke haze, Three days heat, after five days rain..."
Listening to Children
As the mask debate continues, especially for children returning to school, have we stopped to ask what they want?
Priorities
Current events have left our most vulnerable population exposed...
An Indelible Impression
Two Black doctors caring for a Black patient left one doctor feeling proud.
Reflections: When the Mind and Soul Itches
It's important to be mindful of those nagging itches and what they may really represent.
A Narrowing Emotional Bandwidth
After the past year's lockdowns, making time for meaningful connections becomes more important than ever.
A Mental Health Mantis
Sometimes we need a reminder...
Defenseless
Even with difficult topics, it is possible to have meaningful and respectful conversations.