“Frankly terrifying”: A podcast about drug shortages in the U.S.
In this 1:2:1 podcast, host Paul Costello discusses drug shortages with Stanford and Veterans Affairs anesthesiologist Ed Mariano.
Medical student surveys health of nomadic African group, thanks to goats
Many health surveys omit nomadic African populations, leaving them undercounted for aid and resources. That wasn't OK with medical student Hannah Wild.
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In this series, three Stanford physicians discuss how Stanford Medicine medical students are learning to navigate difficult conversations.
Stung: Understanding jellyfish stings
Emergency medicine physician Paul Auerbach has a longstanding interest in care for jellyfish stings. Here, he explains what to do if you are stung.
VOICES project unites community to celebrate the new Stanford Hospital
Voices of the Community digital mosaic united the Stanford community in celebration of the opening of the new Stanford Hospital.
Finding family in unexpected places
Missing family while she's away at medical school, Stanford student Lauren Joseph stumbled across an unexpected reminder of people dear to her heart.
First times in the emergency department
During initial procedures shifts in the ED, every IV placement on a real patient feels like the first time, writes Stanford medical student Tasnim Ahmed.
What baking taught me about practicing medicine
Like baking, practicing medicine sometimes requires improvising, based solidly on knowledge and experience, writes Stanford medical student Yoo Jung Kim.
Inspired by a stay at Stanford Hospital, a teacher becomes a nurse
The care Bethel Tan received at Stanford Hospital after surgery to treat moyamoya disease inspired her to pursue a career in nursing.