The ER’s Narrative of Privilege
“Miss,” she said, as I bit my tongue (I was choking on the worst insult a female junior doctor can bear—miss), “I know that crystal meth is really my problem. I’m going to quit the...
Growing Up and Growing Old
I expected to be wise by thirty-one; I thought I would, at least, understand adulthood. The truth is that I had lived away from family for thirteen years and had been relieved of all eldest-child...
Something for the Pain: A Medical Resident’s Top Reads for Summer
Something for the Pain: One Doctor's Account of Life and Death in the ER by Paul Austin This book should be required reading for anyone thinking about applying to medical school, anyone who loves a medical...
On Sleeping on Couches and Diversity in Medicine
Diversity in medicine isn’t just about rural applicants, and it’s not about PhDs, either. It’s about inviting people from all walks of life to participate in providing health care FOR people from all walks of life.
