Balance: A Work in Progress

physician: writer: family

Blog

My journey to balance family, work, and water polo.

A Family Reunion in Seattle and Newton’s Law of Attraction

Oct 24, 2017 | Balance, Parenting, Teenager

“Doc, I don’t see why I need all these meds. Can’t I stop them? Any of them?”...

My wife miscarried while I was on call. What this medical resident chose to do.

Oct 17, 2017 | Balance, Burnout, Healthcare Reform, Medical Education, Medicine, Parenting

The day began the same as yesterday. As well as every day prior to that for...

Running into the Light

Oct 10, 2017 | Balance, Parenting

The hotel bed was warm and soft. Outside, it was cold and dark. My plan was to...

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Published Work

I saved an old man’s life. He didn’t want it.

My patient was 25, and I knew she was dying. How could I tell her?

All Published Work

Podcasts

Improving End of Life Card with Jeremy Topin – on Outspoken Oncology Podcast

A Journey From Burnout to Balance – Jeremy and Becky on the Relational Rounds Podcast

Photo Credit Kathleen Sheffer Photography