I turn in the bed once more, shaking off half-lucid nightmares of medical errors and angry nurses. I’m working the “night admitter” shift tonight, which means I…… Read more “Call night”

Dear Intern, It will be the best of times and it will be the worst of times. And what a special time this will be. This will…… Read more “Dear Intern”

Mr. J, I first met you soon after an attack, The cancer had spread to the bones of your back. I tried to be calm and offer you hope,…… Read more “What I wish I had said”

It’s 3 AM on a Tuesday night and despite being surrounded by patients, I am alone in the ICU. My mind drifts to memories from my childhood…… Read more “Crash”

Mr. C is a kind, elderly Lebanese gentleman that I have taken care of for two weeks on the cardiology service. He has been quite sick —…… Read more “Before and after”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIv0fJ3pBkg “Thank you for this unbelievable honor to speak on behalf of the SMS graduating class of 2016. We sit before you today not because of our…… Read more “Stanford School of Medicine – Commencement Address 2016”

A long time ago I promised myself that if I ever began to write, it would be with the intention of making people feel better. I hope that…… Read more “Why I write”