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Dr. Stephanie Waggel's Personal Experiences In Medicine By: Gloria Zhang
A career in medicine can become an entire identity. For Dr. Stephanie Waggel, that idea was once an integral part of what being a physician meant to her. “When I first was in training, I thought being a physician was a complete self-sacrifice. When you're a physician, it's your identity, that's all you are. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, you're a physician, and it was kind of ingrained in me since the first day of medical school.” Over time, however, her understanding of the
Nicea Ali
17 hours ago5 min read


Interview with Dr. James C. Tinsley, MD
By: Jordane Donfack | Learn about Dr. Tinsley's journey and gain insight into the healthcare field.
Janet Li
Jul 2216 min read


What is P.i.m.p.ing (in medical school)?
This is a reflection on the use of toxic quizzing/pmping in medical education.
Nicea Ali
Apr 32 min read


So…P*mping or Learning?
This blog is a reflection of the use of p*mping in medical education and its effect on medical students.
marjorie Apple
Apr 32 min read


Questions in Medical Training (quizzing)
Learn about the negative effects of toxic quizzing/p*mping in medical education.
marjorie Apple
Apr 32 min read


P.ut I.n M.y P.lace
Learn about medical p*mping, a method used in medical education that induces humiliation.
Nicea Ali
Apr 32 min read


P.i.m.p.ing in Medicine (Put In My Place)
By: Kritika Goel | This blog reflects on the use and harms of toxic quizzing in medicine.
Janet Li
Apr 22 min read


Reflection on “Things We Do for No ReasonTM: Toxic Quizzing in Medical Education”
By: Vibha Gutta | This blog reflects on the effect of toxic quizzing as described in “Things We Do for No ReasonTM: Toxic Quizzing in Medical Education”.
Janet Li
Apr 22 min read


P*mping in Medicine (learning or hazing)
By Samiha Saifudeen | P*mping in medical has become increasing toxic, have been taking a mental toll on medical students. Therefore, its usage is of low value.
marjorie Apple
Apr 12 min read


"Toxic Quizzing” in Medicine
By: Sarah Ghantiwala | Toxic quizzing in medical school is getting immensely worse day by day. It causes multiple negative impacts including stress, embarrassment and low self esteem.
Charlotte W
Apr 12 min read
This blog features contributions from students, interns, clinicians, and guest speakers participating in our physician-led training programs. Posts reflect individual perspectives while contributing to ongoing learning and discussion in medicine.
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