We're discussing the article in the Atlantic " Is Medical School a Worthwhile Investment for Women " on our Facebook page . T...

I try hard not to substitute my medical judgement for that of a pediatrician. Even though I  know  it's probably a virus and I  don'...

I love being a medicine attending in July. It's often more intense work since everyone's in a new role. Bright, fresh interns. Excit...

I don't consider myself to be a terribly outgoing person, but in high school and college, I had more friends than I knew what to do with...

Like most of the civilized world now, I am on facebook.  At first it was fun and exciting, now it mainly acts as a time suck while waiting...

This weekend I attended a surgical conference in a beautiful location.  I had been looking forward to bringing my family with me to enjoy a...

In my idealized vision of Intern Orientation, my first week would be busy, yet amazing. In reality, it was one part separation anxiety hell ...

When I was about six months pregnant with my first daughter, I got in huge argument with my father. Because he lived so far away me, he want...

The clock is not the enemy. Fatigue is not the enemy. The hospital is not the enemy. Consultants are not the enemy. The lab is not the e...

Hello, I am not yet a medical student or doctor, or a mother for that matter, but I am on the verge of both and am looking for advice! I h...

Sometimes I will hear other mothers (usually online) freaking out about vaccinations. Here are some of the comments I've heard recently ...

Dear Mothers in Medicine, I have been a VERY long follower of your blog and after reading a few pre-med blog posts find myself wondering i...

Ok, lets try this again (yes, I'm over posting myself).  I just finally  put my daughter to sleep.  Its as if she knows something is up....

I’ve half drafted about 4-5 entries that still are unfinished in my MiM folder.  I definitely plan to eventually post the ones about my jou...

Tomorrow is my first day of Intern orientation. I have wanted to become a doctor for my entire life and tomorrow I officially work at my t...