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Suffering Is An Essential and Inescapable Part of Humanity
Suffering Is An Essential and Inescapable Part of Humanity If there is a meaning in life at all, then there must be a meaning in suffering. Suffering is an ineradicable part of life, even as fate and death. Without suffering and death, human life cannot be complete. — Dr. Victor Frankl As physician healers and medical students, we may feel a distaste toward suffering, wishing to eradicate all of it from the patients we care for.
What a PA Learned When Taking Time to Talk to Her Patients
I love having conversations with my patients. Don't you? Sometimes I find that it helps reduce my daily stress. You know, just the daily grind. Yes, it's true, the time factor always gets in the way, but talking to my patients has always helped me. When I was pregnant, I got so much advice: Talk to your baby. Have a good routine. Take some time for yourself. Read to your baby. Cherish these moments, they grow up so fast. Other conversations reminded me to slow down.
How to Maximize Medical Conferences as a Medical Student: My Experience at the APA Conference
In May 2023, I had the privilege of attending the American Psychiatric Association (APA) Conference in San Francisco, California, for five days. As a first-time conference attendee, the sheer scale of the event, with over 600 educational sessions, 1,000 posters, and hundreds of topics, was initially overwhelming. Amidst the vastness of the conference, I found it to be an immensely rewarding journey offering an ideal opportunity for learning, networking, and fostering my professional growth.
3 Issues Causing Burnout in NPs
Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Burnout is a surging issue among practicing NPs. The role of APPs is becoming more vital to health care every day and the demand just keeps on increasing. Along with increased utilization comes increased demands upon the profession. More is being asked of us daily, and the stress keeps increasing, with burnout rising as well. We need, all of us, to keep NPs in active practice.
Attending Medical Conferences: A Great Way for Healthcare Professionals To Stay Up-To-Date on the Latest Research
Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Attending medical conferences is a great way for healthcare professionals to stay up-to-date on the latest research, techniques, and technologies in their field. However, the amount of information presented at these conferences can be overwhelming, and it's easy to forget what you learned once you return to your daily routine.
The PA Profession Has a Publication Problem. Conferences Can Help.
Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. The PA profession has a publication problem. We simply don’t write, present, or publish enough. The median number of articles PA faculty publish is zero and the majority of PA faculty and educators have not published a single article in their careers.
The Future of Psychiatry in the Age of AI
Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. Connecting urology and psychiatry may seem like a stretch, but there are several parallels between the two fields when it comes to the use of artificial intelligence (AI). During my research experience in urology, I had the opportunity to work on a project that used AI to detect kidney stones in patients.
Next Steps: Reevaluating the Value of Step 3
Op-Med is a collection of original articles contributed by Doximity members. For most medical students, including myself, studying for board exams can be the most stressful time in medical school. Typically, medical students dedicate three to eight weeks to study for each of the following exams: Step 1, which emphasizes clinical knowledge, and Step 2, which focuses on clinical application.
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