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, …
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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.
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.
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 …
On radiology reports: The case of Mr. X and the fistula
Sometimes, I sneak an elusive “I” into my radiology reports, a micro-defiance against a system that has little use for first person reflections. Take the …
Learning what I don’t know as a scientist
When I was at a party recently, someone who isn’t a scientist asked me what I do. I said that I study how cancer cells …
Stars of Stanford Medicine: “Are people getting the right care?”
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features otolaryngologist Vasu Divi who is interested in health care equity and quality.
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features otolaryngologist Vasu Divi who is interested in health care equity and quality.
“As a new doctor, you will…” — A senior resident shares her experience
Usually we just dash through life, accumulating disparate bits of wisdom but rarely taking the time to assemble our hard-won lessons into anything cohesive, much …
Stars of Stanford Medicine: Poetry lover and aspiring physician-scientist
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features Elizabeth Beam, a MD-PhD student who hopes to help patients with mental illness.
This Stars of Stanford Medicine Q&A features Elizabeth Beam, a MD-PhD student who hopes to help patients with mental illness.
Medtech CEO shares leadership lessons with Stanford Biodesign
Mike Mahoney has worked at health care companies ranging from start-ups to multinational organizations, including Boston Scientific, a medical device company where he is currently chairman and CEO. …
On transitions and identity: A reflection by Stanford’s Philip Pizzo
Philip Pizzo, MD, began planning for life after medicine before he had barely begun to work as a doctor. As a resident in pediatrics, Pizzo, …
From surgeon to leader: Lessons from Stanford Medicine’s Lloyd Minor
As a surgeon, Dean Lloyd Minor, MD, was used to making quick decisions. Speed and confidence were valued. But then, he stepped into a leadership …
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 …
A psychiatrist’s tips for maintaining professional boundaries online
For many doctors, it can be tough to maintain professional boundaries online. Recently, Stanford psychiatry resident Jessica Gold, MD, reflected on her own struggle to stay …