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Resident Financial Checklist
There is one area of medical education where we have really missed the boat - we do not focus on it in medical school or in residency. And yet it has a huge impact on the rest of your practice.
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Can I Get a Doctor in Here?
"Can I get a doctor in here?" These are not words you want to hear in the emergency department. I went into the room to see what my nurse needed. I saw the nurse at the bedside with a young woman, clearly frightened with a blood-soaked towel pressed between her legs.
May 31


Lessons from the Mountains
Life often runs at a fast pace—work, family, and endless responsibilities pulling in every direction. Yet in the quiet of the mountains, priorities come back into focus. The grandeur of the mountains offered a reminder that significance isn’t found in busyness, but in aligning life with what truly matters and making space for rest.
Aug 17, 2025


On Excellence and Telos
Aristotle, Aquinas, and the Westminster Catechism help us understand that excellence is found in virtuous living in pursuit of our purpose.
Apr 8, 2025


The 6 F's: Faith
As I have grown and developed both personally and professionally, I have sought to find a way of classifying the various different...
May 29, 2024


Arete Strategy and the Transcendentals
In the last post we discussed the pursuit of excellence in the context of mission. The mission defines the path that we must follow. ...
Jan 3, 2024


Seek Fitness
Back pain is a common presenting complaint in the emergency department. One study reported that the pooled prevalence of back pain among...
Oct 27, 2023


A Compass for the Journey
The journey is a metaphor for life. On our journeys we need a compass to guide the way. This post discusses a compass for our lives.
Jul 31, 2023


The Weight of Glory
C.S. Lewis is one of the great, modern Christian philosophers and theologians. He is well known for his speaking and writing (both...
Jul 11, 2022


No Mere Mortals: An Antidote for Cynicism
There are no ordinary people or mere mortals. Every patient has a future story - immortal horror or everlasting splendor.
Jul 8, 2022
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