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Stop Calling Us “Heroes”

I ultimately believe that labeling ourselves “heroes” does more damage than good. I’ve read pieces from healthcare colleagues across the nation who argue that the “hero label” can be used as a subtle form of (often unintentional) gaslighting.

My First Time Operating as an Intern Was Eye-Opening

The very real life experience of a medical student experiencing their first call to surgery. The feelings that accompany being on the other side of the knife for the first time

The Double-Edged Sword of “Brutal Honesty”

"I don't mean to sound harsh. And I owe you honesty." I almost always say this when I speak to families about the...

Meet the Author: Lisa Bradburn

Get to know our Medika authors more intimately. A closer look at the profiles of Lisa Bradburn, what drives Lisa and what she feels about the future of