American Physician Institute for Advanced Professional Studies
Conviviality at Thanksgiving and Beyond
A convivial occasion is one in which the tone of the gathering is one of friendliness, liveliness, and enjoyment, and [...]
The Two Sides of FIRE
FIRE is an acronym for Financial Independence – Retire Early. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with [...]
The Allure of Inactivity and What to Do About It
Have you ever paid good money to join a health club and then stopped attending after about four months? That, [...]
Get More Out of Your Learning
In a learning environment, such as when listening to lectures, engaging in clinically focused discussions with colleagues, or reading articles [...]
Get Another Degree or Not?
Over the years, I’ve received many questions and requests for my thoughts on whether a clinician should pursue additional advanced [...]
When Life Feels Misaligned
Each of us has had, is having, or will have a time of life during which we feel a pervasive [...]
A Walk Can Sometimes Change Your Life
Back sometime in early spring 2003, I took a long walk in the forest. I like walking because that’s where [...]
Your Invisible Burden
Recall or imagine the following scenario: a very important and likely stress-inducing event that involves you directly has just concluded. [...]