Fresh from her family medicine residency, Julie Wood, MD, returned to her hometown, fulfilling a lifelong dream of practicing full-scope family medicine surrounded by family and friends. For 7 years, her rural practice in Missouri welcomed patients of all ages, from children, to pregnant women,...
People outside of surgery will tell you that it’s a career that is too hard to integrate with family life. They are correct that it is generally harder than other fields in medicine; but, ask yourself if you truly want a career in general pediatrics, or dermatology, or invasive cardiolog...
I am deeply honored to be the recipient of the 2018 Howland award, and to share with you some observations about the evolution of pediatric medicine as I have experienced its growth over the last five decades. I will also share thoughts about what is needed to further advance health outcomes...