More than half of the students attending medical school are women. Many lady physicians have chosen to share their expertise, their stories, and their creativity in the books they have written. Here is a short appreciation and a review of Real Self-Care by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin

Friends, I usually review books, but here is a gem of a TV show that I urge you to try. It's pure charm, tail wags, and no machetes.
For all you dog-lovers and cat people too.

Physicians are reluctant to admit that there is much uncertainty about medical diagnoses and symptoms in our patients. Dr. Farzon Nahvi beautifully captures the challenges of working in a busy emergency department. This book captures the mood of one chaotic, tragic afternoon. It’s a fascinating read.

Our last days in Thailand were filled with enormous Buddhas, palaces, a train market and so much more. It took six posts to finish because it was a long and fantastic trip. Here is the Bangkok last chapter.