Fashion Tips for Women in White Coats
Along the wearing scrubs…next comes the white coat; a staple in the cupboard of most physicians. In Pediatrics, sometimes we don’t wear white coats, in order to avoid scaring our little visitors. I thought all white coats looked the same, until recently when during our book launch for ‘The Chronicles of Women in White Coats’, […]
Gift Guide for Women Doctors
Finding the right gift for women who are doctors can be a daunting task. The authors of “The Chronicles of Women in White Coats” can help with this sometimes grueling process. Here are some suggestions for gifts that your special person will love. TOTE BAG “At the beginning and end of my shift, I can go into […]
My Life, My Choice: Putting My Priorities First
I remember the day clearly. I was sitting in my living room with my dad, crying. Seemingly out of nowhere, my marriage was imploding and I was in a high state of anxiety. I was working two part-time jobs, one clinical doing college health and the other in medical education, was a mom of two […]
Should you see a OB/Gyn BEFORE getting pregnant?
Preconception counseling is often over looked and under rated. Preparing your mind, body and soul is necessary for optimizing your pregnancy. So, what is the first step? Meet with your physician. This is pertinent to ascertain possible risk factors that you and your partner may have that could serve as road blocks to a healthy pregnancy. […]
Saving Time with Grocery Pick-Up
Are you tired of spending two to three hours of your precious off time grocery shopping? As a mom to toddlers and a full time working physician, I’m always trying to find ways to maximize efficiency with time and money. I used to spend 2-3 hours making lists, driving to the grocery store, shopping, and […]
Bacon Ranch Monkey Bread Recipe
Hey guys, as I am often asked to bring food for impromptu potlucks or holiday feasts in the emergency room, I thought I would share one of my favorite recipes. Here is one of my easy go to dishes that I can throw together quickly, then run off take a quick shower, and then pull […]
What Should I Wear? Let’s try Scrubs today…
It amazes me how my ‘work fashion’ sense has changed between medical school, residency, fellowship, my job as an attending physician, and the overall work environment. Believe me, it has even varied between me working on the east coast and in the midwest. Recently, I also noticed how “work wear” varies between different women in […]
I’m Not a Super Mom; I Have a Stay-At-Home Husband
Slow Cooker to the Rescue: Katie Bean Soup
The worst time of day to make dinner is dinner time. It’s the witching hour, that horrible stretch between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. You’re hungry, you’ve probably just dragged yourself home from an exhausting (if hopefully rewarding) day at work and maybe your choice of the dreamy nude pumps you put on that […]
Finding Peace Despite Residency Challenges
I’m from New York City; a cultural melting pot, better known as the city that never sleeps. I made many fond memories growing up there. Double dutch on the sidewalks as a kid, free summer concerts and street fairs, not to mention tons of great food from all over the world just a subway ride […]
