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For Flavia Tejada Frisancho, MD, (PGY 2; Internal Medicine), leaving her home country of Peru to pursue her dreams may not have been easy. But every challenge has made her stronger, she says, and she hopes to inspire others—especially women and minorities in medicine—to chase their goals fearlessly. Medicine has always been a part of […]
Olivia Perez de Acha, MD, (PGY 4; Internal Medicine) says it was the TV medical drama “House” and a desire to help others that inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. (Luckily, she also discovered a love for anatomy and biology.) Real life in the hospital may not play out exactly like it does […]
As a faculty member or senior resident/fellow, you may be responsible for teaching a new topic to trainees or colleagues. Those new to medical education often begin by developing a lecture or learning exercise on the topic. However, research in medical education demonstrates that there is much more to teaching and learning than content. Using […]
Abigail Solorio, MD, (PGY 2; Family Medicine) encourages her fellow residents to embrace the learning process and to remember that the experiences that may feel like setbacks are often the ones that propel you forward. She also stresses the importance of keeping patients at the center of everything you do. “A lot of the learning […]
A heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Muwanga (PGY-1, D.C. General Surgery Program) for his unwavering dedication to our patients! A grateful family nominated him for a SPIRIT Award, recognizing his exceptional care and describing him as “kind, cheerful, professional, and incredibly polite.” Moments like this reaffirm why we have dedicated our lives to serving others. We […]
At MedStar Health, we offer easy access to great health care in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., via our 10 hospitals and more than 280 other care locations. We’re also committed to advancing patient care by continuously learning and applying new knowledge. About MedStarHealth