In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives Dr. Shirley Bae, shares with us a story of how humor is used as a coping mechanism to deal wth all of the difficult situations that we face as physicians in the hospital.
All in Nursing Life
Thanksgiving
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Basrai shares with us memories from his first Thanksgiving as a resident. Dr. Basrai was living in a new city away from his family and friends. He soon learned that working at the hospital on the holiday is not all bad.
The IMG Experience
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Kash reminisces about her time moving to Pakistan to study medicine. Medical school abroad was advertised as an easier and faster means of getting through the medical education system. Kash shares the culture shock of moving to a new country and the grit needed to get through her training.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 5 Part 2
In this conclusion of his fifth email, Wang Shi Kai shares with us the challenges of working in the Chinese medical system. He comments on the competency of the pediatricians he is working with. He also shares the challenges he faces when working with the different specialists in the hospital.
Best, Wang Shi Kai Email 5 Part 1
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Rich AKA Wang Shi Kai returns to share with us more insights from his experience working as an Emergency Physician in China. He describes how the patient doctor relationship is broken. "A recent survey at my hospital found that almost 90% of respondents said they had been victims of physical abuse by patients.”
Face Plant
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives, Dr. Erik Adler shares with us a story from his residency. As a senior resident Dr. Adler was responsible for teaching and supervising medical students. Dr. Adler recalls supervising one medical student who face plants at the most inopportune time.
Blind Curve
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives Dr. Blair shares when he had to face an emergency outside of the familiar setting of the Emergency Department.
When Altruism Goes Wrong
In this edition of the Physician Grind Narratives first time contributor, Whi Inh Shirley Bae, shares with us a story from her premed days. She was bright eyed and bushy tailed when she found an abused woman in the waiting room of the emergency department she was volunteering at. Instead of finding a social worker to help the woman, Shirley decided to take matters into her own hands.
Shift Struggles
Luis shares with us a troubling event during the shift. It seems that a haiku is the best way to reflect on the moment.