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Suturing is an important part of several clerkships, and whether or not you’re going to be a surgeon, I believe it’s just proper form for a physician to be able to suture half-decently. Unfortunately, for some of us the opportunity to practice doesn’t present itself often, and we may be rusty when we’re called upon […]
January 21, 2012
This week’s Grand Rounds was geriatric-themed. One lecture was focused on fall risk in the elderly – the speaker thought it would be cute to include this [in]famous picture of the woman from the Life Alert® commercials: Maybe I needed a more stimulating lecture, or maybe my coffee hadn’t yet kicked in, but after seeing […]
May 24, 2011
Recently, while out running a few errands, I decided to grab a quick bite at what has become the only fast food joint I will set foot in – everyone’s favorite, Chipotle. I decided to pay a visit to the restroom before hopping on the line, and found this faux newspaper in a most fortuitous […]
March 4, 2011
While it’s unclear just how many American children are sleep-deprived, it’s a scientific fact that 100% of medical students need more sleep. We can stave off sleep with caffeine and full bladders (a little trick I learned in the Navy), but eventually it will catch up with us – we just pray we’re already sitting […]
February 23, 2011
This blog was never intended to have reviews of restaurants or other establishments, but I’m making an exception: South Philly is a unique place – and you can find absolutely anything in the Italian Market – but I never thought I’d find something as unique as RIM Café. Owner & sole operator René will treat […]
February 20, 2012
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