Remember Who’s on the Table
A reflection on why the patient is never just “the patient.” The Numbers Never Tell the Story We talk in numbers all the time age, … Read more
The Persistent Bile Drain: When the Liver Won’t Let Go
A reflection on those maddening post-trauma bile leaks, the slow, sticky reminders that the liver heals on its own time, not ours. You Know the … Read more
The Atrio-Caval Shunt Myth: Why the “Heroic” Move Was Never the Hero
In the chaos of a shattered liver and a bleeding retrohepatic vena cava, the atrio-caval shunt has always been the stuff of legend, but legends, … Read more
The Spleen Always Gets the Last Word: Lessons from the Trauma Table
The Unexpected Invitation to Chaos No one ever schedules a splenectomy. It’s never on the calendar, never part of the plan.It happens when a car … Read more
“The Liver Has a Temper: Reflections from the Trauma Bay”
It always starts the same way. The trauma pager goes off, some garbled voice shouting about a “stab to the right upper quadrant” or “high-speed … Read more
Is a Career in Medicine Still Worth It?
My balanced perspective for prospective applicants This is a question I get asked more and more: “Would you recommend medicine as a career today?” It’s a … Read more
The Truth: No School Picks on One Factor Alone
Every year I meet anxious applicants who cling to a single number or achievement as if it were their entire destiny. “I’ve got a Band 1 … Read more
Which 4 Medical Schools Should You Pick?
Every year, thousands of applicants ask the same question: “Which four medical schools should I apply to?” It sounds deceptively simple. In reality, it’s one of the … Read more
Top Mistakes Applicants Make When Choosing Medical Schools: Errors to Avoid
One of the most overlooked parts of the medical school application is choosing the schools themselves. Too often, students pour energy into their UCAT prep, their … Read more
Professor Khan’s Battle Plan: The Interview Day Checklist
Think of this as your field guide on the morning of battle. Calm preparation beats last-minute panic 1. Mental Preparation 2. Presentation 3. Essentials to Carry (or … Read more