In medicine skills are almost like a status symbol. Whether your colleagues will speak highly of you greatly depends on whether you are able to perform angiograms, ultrasound or other procedures. But there is one skill that you don’t get much credit for, even though it is indispensable: Physical Examination. Ask ten fourth-year-students, what they […]
I just got back from a medical conference -THE- nephrology conference in the world: the ASN renal week. When I left San Diego, I left with mixed feelings. On the one hand I was glad I went, because I got to present our data. On the other hand I was really disappointed of many sessions, many […]
Every other year, depending on my scientific efforts, I get to go to a conference abroad. Going to a conference is kinda like going to Disneyland: Countless things to do, but only very little time. The opportunities there are overwhelming. There are numerous great presentations interesting topics amazing researchers great speakers you can get to know.Time is […]
(Before I Let Them Touch A Patient…). On the ICU we get many interns and it is our responsibility to make sure they learn as much as possible. Before I let them see patients on their own or do any procedures I want to get to know them and get an impression on where they are in their career. That’s why I […]
Ask ten people in the hospital how to improve patient care and nine people will more than likely tell you: more staff, more nurses and definitely: more doctors. I’m not sure whether this is true. The following statement is true: Doctors do not have enough time for their main tasks. But what are their main […]
The nurses made fun of me the other day because I wrote down my patient’s favorite soccer club in the chart. “Patient is a fan of Fenerbahce Istanbul, while his best friend cheers for Galatasaray“ I filled in social history part of the digital chart. I didn’t have a deeper intention when I did, but […]
There is one app that I use ever day at work. In this video I share how. By the way: it’s free.
It feels like doctors are more unsatisfied with their work than ever. Complaints about “the circumstances“, “the administration“ and „the expectations” have reached an all-time high. Here is how to change the perspective and three steps to get started on your way to the top. Here are the top three complaints I hear every day: […]
Some people think that the only way to survive on an ICU as a doctor is lots and lots of sarcasm. I used to be sarcastic, because I thought it was funny. Turns out: it’s not. Here is a self talk I give myself, whenever I have an acute sarcasm-relapse: It’s not funny and it’s […]
Getting The Most Out Of Your Next Internship. Welcome to my new podcast: Medicine with passion. It is dedicated to help you take your medical career to the next level. It doesn’t matter whether you are in medical school or are finishing up your residency training. If you work in medicine and aspire to take your career to the next level: This […]