Blog
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Behind the scenes of this website!
Did you see the camouflaged initials of my full name in the close-up image? This website was created through Siegal Works, and the interactive features and beautiful artwork are attributable…
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Toward a work-life compass: Work-life balance doesn’t exist
Published on MedPage Today’s KevinMD.com, read about why I’ve come to realize that work-life balance is a lie.
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It is literally possible to be a woman in medicine! We are doing it every day.
Published on MedPage Today’s KevinMD.com
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My favorite reads of 2023!
Also on the shepherd.com site! And here is a link to the top reads rated by over 1400 authors!
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SCBWI Virtual ShopTalk: Picture book journey
The actual talk is behind a paywall, but here is an image of the top tips that I discussed.
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Review of Doctor-Patient Connection in The DO Book Club
Thank you to Dr. Daniel J. Waters for his review!
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The best picture books that promote curiosity about our differences
For Shepherd.com, a great site that is like browsing your favorite bookstore! My list of 5…
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Transform your life
Published on MedPage Today’s KevinMD.com, read my article co-written by Alicia J. Little, MD, “Transform your life with 10 powerful tips for health and happiness.”
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Misogyny is Fatal
Read my article, “Misogyny is Fatal: Abortion Bans & Maternal Mortality” published on Visible Magazine, where I expand on how egislation that forces pregnancy disvalues the lives and lived experience…
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Insider Secrets
10 must-know tips for mastering medical appointments based on my experiences are shared on MedPage Today’s KevinMD.com. Remember that every medical journey is unique, and it’s essential to tailor these…
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Get to Know Your Skin
Published in the CT Mirror: Everyone should self-examine themselves regularly to check for skin cancer. Detecting and being aware of skin cancer is a life-saving technique that should be practiced…
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The Patient Case Against Requiring Medical Chaperones
What sounds good in theory falls short in practice. A third person is just a third wheel in a trusting doctor-patient relationship. Read my opinion piece on MedPage Today.
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How Michelle Yeoh has redefined the meaning of superhero
After Michelle Yeoh made history, becoming the first Asian-identifying woman to win an Oscar for Best Actress, I wrote an article on Visible Magazine, about how she has redefined the…
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If you care about your health, do this
There are steps that each of us as individuals can take to get better health care. Medical error can be decreased by patients connecting with doctors. Read my full article…
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The Stigma of Rare Skin Disease
I was interviewed about the psychosocial effects on patients with rare skin conditions. Read Skin Deep: The Stigma of Rare Skin Disease on The Pathologist.
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Cognitive Bias in Dermatology and Dermpath
This lecture for the European Medical Journal explores cognitive bias in medical practice, with specific examples from within the field of dermatology. Starting with a definition, examples of cognitive bias…
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Why Michelle Yeoh’s historic Oscar win feels so big for Asian Americans like me
Michelle Yeoh won the Oscar for ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once,’ but even had she lost, her nomination increased the number of individuals able to recognize what Asians can do.…



