Stanford MD-PhD student Tim Keyes finds that the problem-solving approach he uses when coding also serves him well in a clinical setting.
Month: March 2020
Former Navy officer/current Stanford med student looks forward to Match Day
Kaylene Carter became a Stanford medical student after 7 years in the U.S. Navy. On Match Day, she'll find out where she'll do her internship.
Curious what it’s like to be a doctor? The ‘Journey to Medicine’ podcast may be for you.
A Q&A with Sarita Khemani, MD, about her podcast, Journey to Medicine, which features stories of medical school applicants' setbacks and successes.
Feeling anxious about the coronavirus? A Stanford psychiatrist offers tips
As news of COVID-19 continues to dominate headlines, Stanford psychiatrist offers tips on handling the day-to-day disruptions to our lives.
Even if you are virus-free, COVID-19 is affecting your health. Here’s what to do
Are your healthy habits succumbing to coronavirus? Here are some tips to stay safe and protect your well-being amid the outbreak.
3D lung cancer “spheroids” reveal hidden drivers of disease
Scientists create a new 3D lung cancer model to better reveal the drivers of cancer, and in doing so, find a new gene that may be a possible drug target.
Lessons about medicine and mortality from a pathology class
"It matters to me, when holding a specimen or discussing a patient, that I not lose sight of the story and life behind the disease," writes Stanford medical student Lauren Joseph.
Alcoholics Anonymous validated by meta-analysis: ‘It absolutely does work’
Alcoholics Anonymous, the fellowship of sobriety seekers, is the most effective path to abstinence, according to a Stanford researcher and collaborators.
Brother’s brain surgery inspires Stanford MD-PhD student
Stanford MD/PhD student Andrea Garofalo decided to pursue a medical career when he was 12, after a neurosurgeon successfully removed his brother's tumor.
Discarding the empathy script: A former patient, now med student, encourages doctors to be authentic
Stanford medical student Hannah Wild, a former cancer patient, reflects on the importance of authentic communication in medicine.
Identifying and addressing gender bias in health care
A Stanford-trained surgeon discusses her research and personal experiences with gender bias in her quest for equality in health care.
Father’s health can affect newborns — but don’t fret
Fathers with chronic illnesses may have a higher risk of having a child who is preterm, has low birth weight, or needs NICU care.
For ultramarathons, electrolyte supplements don’t prevent illness
Stanford physician Patrick Burns' ultramarathon was fueled in part by electrolyte supplements. Yet the resulting research showed that they may not help.
This emergency medicine fellow explained movie injuries for GQ. Millions tuned in.
In the Spotlight: Stanford emergency medicine physician Italo Brown explains health and medicine to a GQ audience and to people in at-risk communities.
Helping neighbors: Addressing diabetes as a community
Taking a community-based approach to diabetes could help curb high rates of the disease in less wealthy nations, new research suggests.
On scraps of paper, in the middle of the night: Interns and residents teach valuable lessons
No matter how busy they are, Stanford interns and residents often stop for teachable moments, and medical students are grateful, writes Orly Farber.