I am honing my storytelling craft after thirty years as an emergency physician, mother, and observer of the human condition. I will be creating new entries and pulling in some of my published works. Thanks for coming along.

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After Emergency Medicine…

#122 Take a Plunge into the Covenant of Water
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#122 Take a Plunge into the Covenant of Water

The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese is not just a fling, its a full fledged commitment. That effort will be rewarded with an exciting journey into rural Kerala, the world of early medical training. and a gripping multi-generational saga. Here is my review with no spoilers.

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#123 AI Identifies Physicians as Male
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#123 AI Identifies Physicians as Male

AI identifies physicians as male, of course, we are not surprised. How does a computer program develop bias? Those are the bits of information and images that the program gets fed. Naturally, I have a few thought on the subject and why it matters.

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#120 Cruising the Lower Danube
Dr. Joan Naidorf Dr. Joan Naidorf

#120 Cruising the Lower Danube

Most river cruises start with the Rhine or the Upper Danube. The Lower Danube contains quite a few gems in a less crowded setting. Come along with me.

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