by Julie M. Hau “If a man is called to be a street sweeper, he should sweep streets even as Michelangelo painted, or Beethoven composed music, or Shakespeare wrote poetry. He should sweep streets so well that all the … Continue reading
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Community Colleges: Underrated Educational Path
By Zahra Muhsin According to the U.S. Department of Education, over 43% of all undergraduates in 2020-2021 were enrolled in community colleges, representing more than 8.8 million students. Community colleges have a prevalent space in postsecondary education, and they … Continue reading
Professionalism, PIP, & Early-Career Physicians
Interview with LAS Founder, Loren Deutsch, LCSW, MA, MEd There has been a gradual increase in referrals for professionalism and other core competencies from GME departments and self-referred individuals. The scenario below was posted on Reddit in 2024. It illustrates … Continue reading
What Running 4 Marathons Taught Me About Perseverance
Interview with LAS Education Coach and LAS Medical Coach: Kweku Bentum Difficult and laborious tasks are often compared to marathons. Studying for an exam, learning a new skill/instrument, even life is a “marathon–not a sprint.” The lesson conveyed is that … Continue reading