by Christina Silva | Sep 22, 2026 | Blog
For most of the last century, the waiting room has been the most predictable part of American medicine. Vinyl chairs against the wall. A clipboard with the same eight questions you answered last year. A television nobody is interested in. And time, a lot of it, spent...
by Christina Silva | Sep 10, 2026 | Blog
Medicine has traditionally focused on diagnosing and treating what is happening inside the patient. But what happens when the factors contributing to a patient’s health problems exist outside the exam room? A patient’s health can be influenced by much more...
by Christina Silva | Sep 3, 2026 | Blog
Loneliness has become more than a personal or social concern. It is increasingly recognized as an important public health issue with consequences for both physical and mental health. A recent analysis argues that while physicians have an important role in recognizing...
by Christina Silva | Aug 26, 2026 | Blog
The landscape of medical education is undergoing a quiet but profound shift. The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) recently released its revised accreditation standards for the 2027–2028 academic year. The most notable change? The explicit requirements...
by Christina Silva | Aug 21, 2026 | Blog
Sports medicine is a field built around performance, teamwork and helping people return to the activities they love. Yet the professionals providing that care do not always reflect the athletes and communities they serve. As professional, collegiate and youth sports...
