At the Third Annual Pain Management and PMR Symposium: Advancing Comprehensive Sickle Cell Care Across the Continuum, I was reminded of something essential: the most powerful centers of excellence are not defined by buildings. They are defined by people, partnerships, and community. In many ways, … Continue reading →

After reading the recent conversations around the Education Secretary’s open letter to universities, I find myself looking back at my own academic journey and what terms like "merit" actually mean in practice. When I was 17, I was a high school salutatorian, a National Merit Scholar, and a … Continue reading →

"You can't be nobody but who you are... That shadow wasn't nothing but you growing into yourself. You either got to grow into it or cut it down to fit you." — Rose, Fence There is a unique privilege in medicine, particularly in family medicine, to be invited into the sacred space of people's … Continue reading →

As Black Maternal Health Week approaches this year, I find myself returning to the conversations that have shaped my understanding of equity, community, and care. One of the most meaningful took place on March 12, 2026, when I had the privilege of moderating a conversation with Dr. Ebony B. Carter … Continue reading →