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Impostor syndrome

Impostor syndrome is common and often occurs at moments of transition.

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Handshake

It’s only recently, after having done it thousands of times, that I came to realize there is a better way to shake hands.

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My choices for best books of 2017

These include a book written by a physician, with stories, supported by studies, that can help strengthen your mindfulness muscles in your...

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Flu shots and persuasion

Employ the same techniques you use in persuading your patients to get flu shots to encourage other healthy behaviors.

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How to give a talk

Preparation, brainstorming about content you want to cover, and choosing the right visuals are among the fundamentals to giving a good talk.

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Reflecting on my first 10 years

In September, the scope of the Digital Doctor column will be expanding to include more than just a focus on digital medicine.

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A note about OpenNotes

Dr. Benabio recounts an experience with the OpenNotes program.

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Machine learning melanoma

Can melanoma be diagnosed from an app? A Stanford University team believes so.

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Alexa

How many calories are there in a cheeseburger? (Yes, I too am looking forward to a svelter 2017). The answer, according to my new assistant, is...

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Digital Doctor

There were many books I read in 2016 that I found relevant and helpful for the practice of medicine as modern physicians. Here were some of my...

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