I was an intern on peds the 1st time an Attending pulled me aside to give me feedback
And I’ll never forget it. It has served as an example for me ever since
After asking me how I felt I was doing, she said “Jimmy, let me give you some honest feedback”
A lesson for July:
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The suicide rate among physicians is the highest among any profession, and more than double that of the general population.
Nearly every doctor graduates from residency with some degree of PTSD, and no one wants to talk about it.
Today is the first day in recorded history that 2 immaculate innings were thrown on the same day. It was done by the same team striking out the same 3 hitters 🤯⚾️
The Astros now have 9 of the 106 recorded immaculate innings, tied with the Dodgers and Yankees for most all-time.
1/🧵 Let’s talk Long COVID:
I’m grouping several important & interesting articles about the reality of #LongCOVID.
By studying brain fluid, viral persistence & MRIs, we’re building our understanding of the “how” & “why” of this devastating malady.
A train is coming, read on…
When talking about our agendas for the day, I told my 5yo I was a little nervous about a meeting I have today. He said, “Mama, I am nervous all the time. I know what to do.” So friends, here is all the advice he could fit into the drive to school:
Excellent work and data analysis by @NEDHHS demonstrating the protection COVID vaccines provide in preventing hospitalization. Please get vaccinated, and boosted when eligible.