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Dr. Lisa Sanders, MD

Director, Writers Workshop; Medical Director of the Yale New Haven Health Systems Long COVID Consultation Clinic, General Internal Medicine Writer of Diagnosis: Solving the Most Baffling Medical Mysteries and Every Patient tell a Story: Medical Mysteries and the Art of Diagnosis "Active listening isn’t just a technique; it’s a diagnostic tool, and it’s a reminder to myself that the patient’s experience matters. I still start every consultation with, ‘How can I help?’ then I just listen. Reall

Prof. Dr. Frank Rühli, MD

Director of Institute of Evolutionary Medicine and Dean of the Medical Faculty at the University of Zurich “Medicine, by its very nature, cannot be generalized or divorced from the diverse backgrounds of both patients and physicians. These elements shape a doctor’s values, learning process, and professional development. For Example, during my time in Singapore, I observed how medicine is structured within a society shaped by Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, Taoism, and Hinduism. Today, men

"Come medico, ho sempre ritenuto che la vera eccellenza in medicina derivi non solo dalla padronanza della tecnica, ma dalla capacità di instaurare un rapporto autentico e umano con il paziente. La mia esperienza, fatta di successi e di momenti di grande sfida, mi ha insegnato quanto sia fondamentale ascoltare, comprendere e accogliere chi si affida a noi in momenti di vulnerabilità. Leggendo Anamnesis di Michele Ganz, ho ritrovato una visione che va oltre il protocollo e l’efficienza tecnica:

Jordan Tralins, a medical student at Harvard Medical School, shared her experience with technology in medical practice today. “When it comes to technology, especially AI, I’m optimistic. I see AI as a tool to enhance—not hinder—the patient-physician relationship. Imagine if AI could take on the more tedious aspects of our work: paperwork, data sorting, and record-keeping. That would free up time for us to be fully present with our patients, and to focus on the connection and care that matter mo

A Boy Living in Kenya

“The nights grow particularly dark here in Kawangware. In this part of the city, the absence of electric lighting is an everyday reality. It was late when I was heading home, and suddenly, something unexpected happened. My memories of those moments are blurry; I was covered in mud and only vaguely aware of what was happening around me. I touched my head and noticed the color red, which I thought wasn’t mine. My friend, worried, ran home to inform my mother about the incident. The last thing I r

Love and Compassion

"To everyone who is facing hardships, feeling pain, or searching for hope for a brighter tomorrow, please know that you are not alone. In these vulnerable moments, whether you find yourself in a quiet hospital yard or longing for better health far from home, I send you my heartfelt wishes for recovery and strength. May you find the peace you deserve, and may faith guide you through this challenging time. Take the time you need to rest, and believe in the possibility of brighter days ahead. You a

A Boy Living in Switzerland

“An individual from a developing region has encountered significant challenges due to painful perforations in the bones of their lower limbs. These injuries were caused by external factors and voluntary actions that resemble the effects of a drilling tool. It is heartbreaking to witness such suffering, and it is essential to provide compassionate and comprehensive care to facilitate their healing and recovery. However, restoring their sense of dignity and self-identity is even more challenging.

"This doesn’t mean that after battling depression, everything else feels so much happier by comparison. There are days when I feel very sad or very anxious. But I no longer have days, weeks, or months when I don’t care about my life at all. The opposite of happiness isn’t sadness—it’s indifference. The opposite of a life with depression is a life with all its ups and downs, with pain and love, with smiles and tears, with adventures and days spent in bed, with moments of illness and moments of ex

By exploring our inner selves, we discover our purpose. This ability is inherent to each of us, woven into the very fabric of humanity. We must embrace this quest for purpose by looking inward, seeking an attitude rather than an external destination—a place to go, a meal to eat, or a workout to complete. Everything we need is within us, not outside. As Plato said, true consciousness and knowledge are found within our souls. Happy Thanksgiving!

“‘Colui che l’amore non tocca cammina nelle tenebre,’ ho sentito dire una volta. La ragione per cui dovremmo sforzarci di compiere buone azioni in questa vita è per nutrire l’anima e lo spirito prima ancora di concentrarci sul corpo fisico. Attraverso questo impegno, diventiamo portatori di torcia per illuminare un cammino, il nostro viaggio e quello di chi è più debole. Con ciò, ci assumiamo la responsabilità di toccare e trasformare le tenebre in una luce di speranza per coloro che rimangono a

"There are days when, as I look into my daughter’s eyes, I see her mother, my wife, reflected in them. I still feel guilty, just like that time when I couldn’t hear her mother screaming inside that hospital room. 'Didn’t you hear me screaming at the top of my lungs in that room?' she sometimes jokes, adding that she needed my help more than ever in that moment. At times, I think I’ll never fully accept that there was nothing I could have done for her if things hadn’t turned out well that morning

“After my son was born in 2015, as I watched him grow, I realized that a parent’s touch or embrace is something that has no price and knows no age. When my son started playing rugby, I got into it too, and it quickly became my favorite sport. After a few years in Milan, however, work took me far from home for an extended stay in Latin America, lasting more than 18 months, through Brazil, Mexico, and Chile. I learned to deeply appreciate my work and the challenges it has brought me over time. I’v

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