Letters and Reflections

Personal reflections on burnout, resilience, and the quiet work of emotional recovery
  • April 4, 2026

Why We Put Off Checkups

What I’m noticing in clinic Lately in clinic, I’ve noticed that even very health‑minded people still put off routine check‑ins. Not because they don’t care. Usually it’s because life...

  • April 2, 2026

From Burnout to Balance: How I Became My Own Patient

I still remember the exact moment I knew I had to leave. As a female primary care physician in an outpatient setting in Manhattan, my days started before 8:00...