​Why did you make this website? 

   Over these years of learning about the practice of surgery, I've also learned a lot about myself. I am not an expert, and I did not follow a typical pathway- but I have some knowledge and resources to share. As I transition into my new Acute Care Surgeon role after 17 years in training, I'm pausing to share my experience, tips for success, and random nuggets of wisdom. This will be a work in progress, and I look forward to seeing how it evolves. My goal is to share my experience and knowledge in the hopes of helping those who desire to follow this path.

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But why do we need another medical education website? There are so many good resources already...

   There are endless ways to explain clinical concepts- pictures, text, analogies, clinical cases, podcast discussions of cases or principles, review articles, etc. There are also different learning styles. When I was trying to grasp advanced ventilator management, I read basic critical care textbooks, a book dedicated solely to ventilator management, and various websites and journal articles. This website is another way to interact with the information. Hopefully you will understand some of the concepts in a new way that helps you remember and apply them in clinical scenarios.

   In addition, I have also tried to create a comprehensive collection of all the useful resources I know, like apps and open access medical education resources (websites, clinical guidelines, etc) in one place for trainees to 

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What does Doc on the Run mean?​

   The summer before my last year of medical school was the start of my running career. My focus was enjoying the outdoors, not pace or distance. During my residency, I met someone who helped me refine my running. I started timing myself, training, and racing. Within a year or two, I pushed through personal barriers to become a "runner." My first half marathon was on Thanksgiving in my third year of surgical residency. 

   I am at the end of my formal training, I am now an Acute Care Surgeon. As a surgeon, there are numerous factors that I can't control. It's fast-paced, demanding, and dynamic. I enjoy the organized chaos and high-stakes cases. 

   Running is key to my work-life balance. Unlike in the operating room or the trauma bay, I have control over most aspects of my runs- pace, distance, route, and thoughts. It's not chaotic- it's basically the polar opposite of my work. During the day, my mind is going a million miles an hour. When I run, everything becomes clearer- I can solve problems, mull over ideas, or process dilemmas. And perhaps the most concrete impact is the runner's high that I enjoy after finishing. I have continued to run 10Ks, 10 milers, and the occasional 5K or 15K.  I have learned more about the science of running (HR training zones, different paces for tempo/ interval/ long runs/ short runs) and I've learned how to adapt training schedules to fit my life. 

   Unfortunately, I have suffered my share of injuries, including most recently nerve impingement in my foot. While I may have scaled back, running will always be part of my identity.

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Did you really build this website yourself?

   Yes, I did. No, I didn't do all the intricate coding by myself. But I did design, format, and create the content. 

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So are you a computer/ technology guru?

   Whatever I know about technology, I learned from my brother and from spending many hours researching problems online. While my parents might consider me an expert, I literally just search online to solve most issues. When I get to the end of the internet and still haven't found the solution, my next step is Apple tech support (obviously only if the problem is with my iPhone or Mac).

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What did you learn while making this website?

- Formatting the working space on a website

- URL redirect

- Domains and subdomains

- Search engine optimization (SEO)

- Establishing custom domains

- Which text/ background colors are easiest to read

- Anchors 

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If you weren't an Acute Care Surgeon, what would you do?

   I'd be a chef. I love cooking!

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Is there anything that is overwhelmingly gross in your job?

   I have had almost every body fluid on me- stool, urine, blood, etc. So very little grosses me out. But I can't stand oral or nasal secretions (aka saliva, slobber, snot, etc.).