I feel that whenever I have a story to share from the chronicles of residency or life it is typically an outlandish outlier from the day...

As a physician I have learned that we lose so much in the hustle of the modern day clinic. In order to deliver optimal wellness we must...

We walk many lines in life. Sometimes these lines are well structured with clear and concise paths laid out in simple steps. Sometimes...

It’s common language now to say that we have one of the best health care systems in the world, but some of the worst access to care. In...

If you think about it there is a high probability that you will someday die in the ICU. Unfortunately my month, notably my last two weeks...

The difference between the ICU and the medicine wards is sort of like the difference between making a microwave dinner and preparing a...

Is the answer to the question what I will be when I grow up! Besides last month the last few months haven’t been all that bad. I was on...

If the CCU wasn’t bad enough the way call was set up was down right dangerous, and everyone knew it. If I only to admit CCU patients all...

After a little over a week of night float I’m thankful to report that the first night was by far the worst night. The work load is really...

Peleliu marks one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the US armed forces. Peleliu is at the southern end in the Palau archipelago...

Once again I arrived at the Palau hospital on Monday morning with no plan for the week. In a way I’m glad there isn’t a structure...

My week in the Palau hospital clinic started by working with a Doctor named Jonathan who I found out was actually a Pathologist. He was...

After an exciting weekend of diving we made our way to our first day at the Palua or Belau national hospital. After riding our bikes...

When I’m out tearing up the streets delivering pizzas on my scooter (or more appropriately put, lawnmower engine with wheels), I have no...

I got a job! Fourth year of med school is just that amazing. When I was in college the most money I made was when I did pizza delivery...