Eldrin Lewis, Stanford's chief of cardiovascular medicine, opens up about racism and his hopes for future generations of Black physicians and patients.
Author: Lindsey Baker
From Florida to Stanford, nephrologists bond over work
Friends and colleagues, Stanford nephrology fellows Daniel Watford and Dimitri Augustin trained alongside each other in Florida and then both moved west.
“Reach back, engage, and just do it”: Tips to enhance diversity in medicine
At a recent event, Ohio cardiologist Quinn Capers shared his perspective on the importance of cultivating diversity in medicine.
Hematologist (and a mom, singer, actress and much more) stands up for diversity
Before becoming a hematologist, Tamara Dunn performed “off-off Broadway” and fronted a funk band. Now, she works to foster diverse communities in medicine.
Teaching teachers at Stanford Medicine symposium
At the recent Stanford 25 Skills Symposium, Kelley Skeff led a workshop to help physicians become better medical teachers.
Reflections from a pioneer of preventative health care
At 91, Jack Farquhar reflects on the growth of the field of preventative health, his longevity, the importance of community and more.
Meet your match: A bone marrow transplantation leads to an international friendship
When Ron Gross needed a bone marrow transplant, an international donor stepped in, providing a gift that led to a lifelong friendship.
New postdoctoral fellowship will allow nurse-scientists to conduct palliative care research
Stanford Medicine is introducing a new postdoctoral fellowship for nurse-scientists in palliative care. The program begins in the fall.
A new initiative brings Meharry Medical College students to Stanford
Bow Tie 101: It may not be an official component of medical education, but we know some Stanford professors - including Abraham Verghese, MD, who'd …
What can financial crises teach us about medicine? Timothy Geithner explains
There’s a moment in the book Stress Test: Reflections on Financial Crises when Timothy Geithner describes what it felt like to be at the center of the …
You have five minutes to teach a medical technique. Go!
Imagine you’re a physician with just five minutes to spare, in an otherwise packed day of rounds and patient care. How would you spend it? …
To reduce the costs of medications, Stanford fellows flew to New Zealand
While hunting for examples of health systems that provide high-quality care while keeping costs low, three fellows from Stanford's Clinical Excellence Research Center became intrigued by the …
Infectious disease researcher embraces role as “enthusiastic citizen of the university”
Julie Parsonnet, MD, defies easy categorization. A self-proclaimed "enthusiastic citizen of university," Parsonnet said she has always wanted to be engaged. And she is. Throughout …
Doctor times two: A glimpse at a dual-physician marriage
Take the busyness that any two professionals in a couple might have and layer on critical illnesses, emergency surgeries, grant applications, and two incessantly beeping …
A call to focus on the social and psychological forces of healing
The premise of a randomized controlled trial, or RCT, is simple: In its most basic form, individuals are randomly assigned to one of two groups: …
Seriously singing: Steve Goodman balances roles as physician, researcher and baritone
I first learned about Steve Goodman's off-campus talent several months ago, when a YouTube video of him performing the national anthem at the San Francisco Giants …