The Revolutionary Spirit in Medical Education posted on 2025-12-12
In her book, On Revolution, German-American political thinker and philosopher Hannah Arendt (1906-1975) wrote that a revolutionary spirit is not defined as the action of a people, but as a set of political principles characterized by concomitant ideas of freedom and the experience of a new beginning. For medical educators, the concept of the democratization of [Read More]
California’s Care Divide posted on 2025-12-07
California’s health care system is increasingly divided between two contrasting health care business systems. These are high-cost concierge medicine and the essential safety net of Medi-Cal. This growing split is shaping health care experiences across the state. It is not surprising, therefore, that many of my friends and acquaintances have been complaining about their health [Read More]
Silent Wounds of Medical Betrayal posted on 2025-12-02
Betrayal occupies a unique space in the human experience, as anyone who has felt betrayed knows all too well. In the healthcare environment, it represents one of the most ethically charged and psychologically damaging forms of a relational breakdown. From this perspective, it is very different from romantic betrayal or interpersonal treachery. It is a [Read More]
Lung Cancer Awareness Month posted on 2025-11-27
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and with it, renewed interest in what is still the most diagnosed cancer in the world when both sexes are combined. Recent statistics show that about 2.5 million new cases are discovered each year, representing one in eight cancers worldwide (12%). In the United States, lung cancer accounts for [Read More]
Gratitude posted on 2025-11-14
Since its official proclamation as a national holiday by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863, Thanksgiving is a day when many North American families and friends come together to share a meal, focus on their sense of giving and community, and express their gratitude for life’s gifts and blessings. The tradition may have started with the Green Corn Dance [Read More]