I like to ask people about their plans. For example, when it comes to the people who buy The Final Step, I don’t want this book to be another book in your stack of books that you bought and never touch. Like an otoscope. My kids love playing with mine. But holy smoke that thing was probably … [Read more...]

Over the years I’ve precepted loads of students and trained a bunch of PAs, nurses, medical students, residents, scrub techs…. As you might have guessed, I love teaching. I love watching people grow into themselves. One of the best things about students on their first rotation is that they are … [Read more...]

At 8 years old, Colin was playing basketball on a team for the first time. Derek was 5 years old at the time. A very small 5 years old. At dinner after one of Colin's games, Derek says, "Colin, I think I should play on your team. I'm pretty good. I think I can help you guys." WHAT?!? He … [Read more...]

We always sit down as a family for dinner. I think teaching my children to hold a conversation and build an argument (not just yell louder) are two of the most important things I can do for the world. We also almost always have pancakes and eggs for a nice family breakfast on Sunday. How cute, … [Read more...]

It totally sucks getting up and doing rounds at six in the morning. Doing them at five is even worse. That means up and out of the house in the dark for sure, and it’s so cold out there and so comfy in my bed. Why does it have to be so early? Why not do rounds at eleven? Wouldn’t that be nice? It … [Read more...]