Just as an example, during residency several providers failed to rule out HIV in a cis gender female. When her presentation had warranted to rule it out.
Sad.
As Iβm studying for yet another standardized test of the long and never ending series of exams that Doctors in America are required to take, canβt help but to wonder why this broken system is so obsessed with reinforcing stereotypes and old prejudices.
Itβs worth to think about how these standardized test questions, likely authored by an all white male panel, have influenced and shaped American medicine.
NYC is always so inspiring
We must strive for a more inclusive, cleaner, safer city with equity for all.
NY is more than luxury skyscrapers, NYC is its people and their dreams come true.
One of my transgender patients is struggling to find an affordable option for gender affirmation surgery in NYC.
Any options for uninsured/undocumented patients ? π₯Ί
Attending: so, are you ready for 3rd year?
Me: getting there doctor
Attending: cβmon youβve been ready for a long time now, youβll do great
π₯²I was having a pretty rough day today, little positive comments like that can make your dayπ₯² π€§