Chicago in November

So, we went back in November, despite Jeremy’s concerns that I would hate it the second time around. While walking 20 miles through the city, we found lots of things that both surprised and excited us…..they are as follows….
People actually push babies around in strollers in frigid weather!
There are true Southerners in the Clemson [...]

The First Call

We capped with 10 team admissions a little after midnight–so it was a busy admission afternoon/evening and not so much a busy early morning for admissions. I admitted three patients and a fourth went straight to the ICU which counted towards our cap meaning little to no work on our part. The other [...]

Medical Insurance as a Job Benefit

So what would happen if all employer’s stopped contracting with health insurance carriers?
Would the system fall apart?
What moron decided it would be a good idea to tie health insurance to employment?* Why should those two go together? My car insurance doesn’t come with my job.
Yeah, yeah, I get the “but healthy [...]

The Office: Med School Style

“I don’t need to study. I’m Asian.”
Heh.
I’m with these guys. The PBL idea is great as an idea. In practice, it’s miserably boring.
(via HalfMd)

Put Your Hand in a Box

Oh this is just outstanding:

Of course, the inspiration is from this SNL skit:

(via Kevin, MD)