Interview Hoarding: Where is the Altruism of Medicine?
The vast majority of medical students can cite “the desire to help people” as one of their motivations for pursuing the path to become…
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War Tourism
War. War never changes. And neither does humanity’s response to it: anger; disgust; a desire to help; and for some, the lust for thrills. …
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Allowing the Ship to Sink: The Closing of Tufts Children’s Hospital
In the 19th century, medicine was primarily concerned with adult health; managing symptoms and trialing various treatments. The health of children was treated in…
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Is There a Doctor On Board?
“Is there a doctor on board? We have a medical emergency in row 12.” Your heart skips a beat as you look up from…
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The Advent of Commercial Space Travel
When the Wright Brothers first achieved motorized flight in 1903, the response to their achievement was lackluster. In fact, when propositioned for contracts regarding…
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Do No Harm: Even To Those Who May Do It To You
It’s your third year and you’re well into your internal medicine clerkship, finally putting to practice all the skills Dr. Moffitt has taught you….
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Please Hold For Your Vaccine, We Are Experiencing Technical Issues
Many are taking solace in the new year after a rough 2020. Healthcare workers (including medical students) find themselves patiently waiting in long lines…
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Treating the Sick While Sick
As children, many of us were kept home when ill, both to facilitate recovery and to avoid spreading our colds to other kids. Many…
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