In this episode of his monthly video series for The Rheumatologist, physician editor Dr. Bharat Kumar talks about the tenacity of hope.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 14: Put Your Best Foot Forward (video)
In this episode, Dr. Bharat Kumar offers some advice to aspiring rheumatologists on how to present themselves in the best light possible in their application essays. He also offers a sneak peek at the rest of the compelling content in the November issue of The Rheumatologist.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 13: Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde? (video)
In this video, Dr. Bharat Kumar talks about the seven virtues of rheumatology practice that clinicians should embrace and what deadly sins to avoid.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 12: Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (video)
In this episode, Dr. Kumar tackles issues from the dual perspectives of a clinician who also happens to have inflammatory arthritis.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 11: Embrace Procrastination (video)
In this episode, Dr. Kumar rheuminates on why we procrastinate and how to use this human tendency to our advantage.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 10: Demystifying AI
Hosted by Bharat Kumar, MD, MME, FACP, FAAAAI, RhMSUS, physician editor, The Rheumatologist Amidst mounting excitement over emerging artificial intelligence tools, Dr. Kumar cautions against the expectation that technology will offer a quick fix to complex, systemic healthcare problems. Go to current issue.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 9: Understand and Build Winner’s Triangles
In this episode, Dr. Kumar offers some advice for incoming rheumatology fellows: “Start constructing winner’s triangles.”
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 8: Rheumatologists—Champions for Patients & Advocacy Through Systems Thinking
In this episode, Dr. Kumar reflects on the importance of championing patients and healthcare through advocacy, and systems thinking.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 7: Handshakes, Waves, Fist Bumps & More
In this episode, Dr. Kumar reflects on the value of physical touch in the clinical encounter, a key element of a holistic patient assessment that can reveal important diagnostic information and strengthen connection between doctor and patient.
Rheum for Everyone, Episode 6: What Others Hear When You Ask ‘Where Are You From?’
In this episode, Dr. Kumar discusses brief, everyday exchanges that send denigrating messages to certain individuals because of their group membership.