Early Deadline
Today is the day that Applications to take the ASAM Certification Examination next December must be postmarked in order to qualify for the reduced fee of $1,250. After today, the Application Fee goes...
View ArticleBirthday Tribute for My Son
My son Matthew was involved in a class in High School they referred to as Speech II. He and a group of classmates produced a series of video pieces that emulated television shows, commercials, promos,...
View ArticleA Sample of Matt’s Work
In case Matthew’s Birthday tribute was taken to be just a proud father’s requisite and exaggerated boasting, today I decided to post a sample of his work for you to decide yourself. This is a movie...
View ArticleSay “Thank You, Dr. David”
“Here’s Dr. David!” she gushed, casting a cheerful smile in the direction of a small child cavorting about the room. He spun around. His eyes widened as he saw me sweeping into the room. Then he dashed...
View ArticleMy Daughter Celebrated Surgeon
Since I was my daughter’s age, I have had the privilege to have one of the most challenging, interesting and utterly engaging jobs in the world. And, frankly, one of the most elite jobs as well. I...
View ArticleKOOL Person of the Day
The other day Cindie was recognized as KOOL 99.5 FM’s “KOOL PERSON OF THE DAY.” The honor was marked by a certificate that entitled her to a complimentary steak dinner at a local “most popular...
View ArticleShe Made It! We Have a New Doctor in the Family
Play Video – Click Play Button She Likes Animals Here is a simple family scrapbook tribute to my incredible daughter Kristin, who has completed eight years of higher education at Iowa State University...
View Article“The Lie”
Jim Hale wrote about something a while ago that he experienced when he was adopting his kids here in Ukraine. He reminded me of it again when he commented recently on my blog. His points effected my...
View ArticleUnaware of Their Peril
Natural children, from the time they are born, expect their parents to parent them. The baby cries, the mother mothers – they both attach to each other, it works, it’s natural. No thanks are in order....
View ArticleCourage
I recall an observation I often made during my years practicing obstetrics. Occasionally woman entering the hard stage of labor, in their distress at the intensity and relentlessness of the pain,...
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