So, You Want to be a Doctor at the Olympics?

by | Feb 26, 2026 | Medicine

You’ve spent the last two weeks glued to the Winter Olympics and now, those of you who are in the medical field wonder how you can become a volunteer doctor (or other medical professional) on the US Olympic Team. The bottom line is, it’s about as rigorous and...

Olympic Games from a Medical Perspective

by | Feb 19, 2026 | Medicine

I’ve been enthralled watching the Winter Olympics! The physical feats seem impossible, and the mental strength required is impressive. From a medical perspective, the likelihood of injuries is high, including serious injuries. And bringing people from all over the...

Let’s Remember an Unsung Hero

by | Jan 29, 2026 | Medicine

Godfrey Oakley died just three months ago, in October 2025. He is a hero who changed the lives of thousands of people, yet most folks have never heard of him. I certainly have. He grew up in my hometown, Greenville, North Carolina, went to the same high school I did,...

Operating Room Lights and Snow Globes

by | Jan 9, 2026 | Medicine

If you’ve ever tried to hold a flashlight for someone while they work under the hood of a car, you understand the importance of good lighting. The inside of a human body is a dark place, and surgeons need a lot of light to see what they are doing. Ever wonder how...

What Was Wrong With Tiny Tim?

by | Dec 31, 2025 | Medicine

A Christmas Carol, a novella of 30,000 words, was written by Charles Dickens in six weeks in 1843. It has never gone out of print. The book’s sustained success has contributed to how Christmas is celebrated and introduced the phrases “Merry Christmas” and “Bah!...