Not so long ago I sat in a room in a hotel in Chicago. The room was filled with dynamic, wise leaders. The topic was physician wellness. Two candidates for the future president position of [...]

You may have noticed that I did not post a blog in January. I read many blogs. The majority shared ideas on how to make new year resolutions stick. By now we know they do [...]

While reading a book The Art of Connection recently, I was reminded of a truth I already read about elsewhere. “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with”  Here are [...]

When I launched this blog, I did it as an experienced doctor. I finished medical school in 1979. My goal is to share what I learned over the years. I suppose it sets me apart [...]

  “What day are you on today?” is a question I often get asked.   About nine years ago, I decided to start a streaking habit. And here is the naked truth…. I love it. [...]

I am a very grateful member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. This organization has taught me much over the past three decades. The Academy always knows which issues are their top priorities. They choose [...]

Not so long ago one of my patients, a girl who is almost a teenager, drew me a sketch. When I asked her mom “Tell me what your child is good at?” the mom did [...]

Not so long ago I suffered---daily and for months. It was especially bad at night. I was in agony. Having done over 100 marathons and running daily since December 16, 2009 I thought my back [...]

When a peer of mine was asked how he likes his job, his answer was a lovely line I shall always treasure at my core: “It is lots better than working” By now you may [...]