Friday, March 18, 2022

A Comprehensive Solution to the Problem of Unmatched Medical Graduates

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Today, Friday 3/18/2022, is Match Day.  This week tens of thousands of graduates of US MD and DO schools will find out what residency progra...
Sunday, August 16, 2020

I support affirmative action. I support holistic review. I do not support holistic review used to achieve affirmative action.

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The world of medicine has been roiled recently by an article published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.  The author, Dr. N...
Friday, May 29, 2020

President Trump is Ignoring America’s Trump Card in the Conflict with China

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President Trump  recently announced a series of harsh measures against China , including the suspension of entry of all graduate and post-g...
Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The Rule of Law is Dead in Medicine

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The United States is a nation of laws, not of men's dictates.  The rule of law is what keeps (most) drivers from routinely running red ...
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Sunday, February 3, 2019

Governor Northam's Comments about Abortion, Explained, and a Proposal for Compromise

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Democrats in Virgina made a massive own goal this week- and that was before Governor Northam, a renowned pediatric neurologist, was possibl...
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Sunday, January 6, 2019

Disclosing Conflicts of Interest on Twitter is Security Theater at its Finest

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Conflicts of interest (COIs) have been in the news lately, with the resignations and public mea culpas of several prominent figures over un...
Sunday, December 9, 2018

As their roles change, Pharmacists need new Regulations, Norms, and Freedom from Corporate Interests

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Pharmacists play an essential role in the healthcare system today, one that is ever-expanding.  They check for drug interactions, watch for...