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Stars of Stanford Medicine: “I have the best job in the world”
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features anesthesiologist and researcher Vivianne Tawfik, who examines the roots of chronic pain.
Tackling the “childcare-conference conundrum”
Primary caretakers face inequitable professional hurdles. The Working Group of Mothers in Science suggest solutions for the child care-conference conundrum.
Neuroscience awards in honor of Ben Barres introduced by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
A new, early career award in neuroscience was created by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative in honor of the late Stanford neuroscientist Ben Barres.
The problematic process of desensitization in medical training
In this essay, medical student Natasha Abadilla reflects on the walls that medical trainees put up between themselves and their patients.
Black women doctors celebrated
Stanford's Leah Backhus cofounded the Artemis Medical Society to support women and girls of color who are interested in medical careers.
Building a championship team — in dermatology
Since becoming chair of dermatology in 2010, Stanford's Paul Khavari has built his department like a sports team owner looking for winning seasons.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: “Science touches every facet of the human experience”
Though he's a "romantic at heart," medical student Brandon Turner uses data to improve health care. He's featured in this Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A.
Not a typical resident: Ex-football player stands out in family medicine program
Sometimes when Milt McColl, MD, is on rounds with other physicians in his medical residency, patients turn to him, thinking he’s the doctor in charge …
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Marrying environmental and human health
MD/PhD student Laura Bloomfield studies how environmental change contributes to viral transmission. She's featured in this Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A.
Promoting joy in medicine: Dean Lloyd Minor and fellow leaders offer insights
Dean Lloyd Minor, MD, vividly recalls when he first realized the full scope of physician burnout. It was five years ago, the fall of 2012, …
Dean Lloyd Minor shares leadership lessons at Medicine X
After graduating from medical school, Lloyd Minor, MD, now dean of School of Medicine, spent more than a decade honing his medical and research skills, …
Boosting physician wellness: Lessons from Stanford at Medicine X
In a small, informal workshop at Stanford Medicine X on Sunday afternoon, a group of medical students, doctors and others met to discuss one of …
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Avid runner and accessible health care advocate
Alan Thong, MD, is working to ensure top medical care is more widely available. And he's a runner. He shares his story in this Stars of Stanford Q&A.
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Amplifying signals to detect cancer early
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features MD-PhD student Amin Aalipour, who is interested in disease detection.
Career advice for kids from Stanford Medicine alumna and astronaut Kate Rubins
Getting a PhD in cancer biology may not seem like a step towards becoming an astronaut, but for Stanford Medicine alumna Kate Rubins, PhD, a NASA …