We are lucky here in Boston, because there are two top violinists coming to Massachusetts the weekend of March 26-27. I am thrilled to have a ticket to see classical virtuoso Itzhak Perlman in Worchester on the evening of March 26. I am also planning to attend the jazz superstar Regina Carter concert in BostonContinue reading “Two top fiddlers coming to Massachusetts”
Author Archives: Philip A. Lederer MD
What is psychoanalysis?
We’ve all heard of Sigmund Freud, but today I wanted to ask the following question — what is modern-day psychoanalysis? I’ve been doing weekly sessions with Dr Azeen Khan for the past several months, and it’s been a very positive experience. Therefore, I wanted to dig a bit deeper into the rationale for this therapy.Continue reading “What is psychoanalysis?”
Excitement at the Malden Half-Marathon
Yesterday morning, I woke up early and braved 21 degree weather to run a half- marathon in the city of Malden, just North of Boston. And it was all thanks to my friend, Peeyush Bhardwaj. I met Peeyush a few month ago at the Jamaica Plain Park Run. He was funny and talkative, and weContinue reading “Excitement at the Malden Half-Marathon”
Finding your writing voice
I was delighted to host a teaching session recently with 25 UC San Diego internal medicine residents, “Finding your writing voice.” I planned the hour as an interactive discussion of all types of creative writing, including fiction, narrative medicine, blogging, letters to the editor, and op-Eds. I talked about the work of Drs Abraham Verghese,Continue reading “Finding your writing voice”
Duncan Maru at the Plate
We are delighted to have a friend, Dr. Duncan Maru, visiting us in Boston this weekend. Not only is he a global health expert, but he’s also got a good swing— and knows how to bunt and run. No corked bats or steroids. Play ball! Thanks for reading my blog entry. If you enjoyed thisContinue reading “Duncan Maru at the Plate”
Linking health education, civic engagement, and research at a large Federally Qualified Health Center
Today, I wanted to take a brief look at a paper from California entitled “Linking health education, civic engagement, and research at a large Federally Qualified Health Center to address health disparities.” The researchers, led by Melissa Chinchilla PhD from AltaMed, in Los Angeles, were focused on health equity at the health center level. InContinue reading “Linking health education, civic engagement, and research at a large Federally Qualified Health Center”
Childhood Tuberculosis — Time for Shorter Treatment
The treatment regimens for pediatric tuberculosis are too long and complicated. A new study from Zambia, Uganda, South Africa and India attempted to rectify that situation. (I have been to 3 of the 4 study sites, in Lusaka; Kampala, and Stellenboch, but not Pune, India). The bottom line is the clinical trial, which was publishedContinue reading “Childhood Tuberculosis — Time for Shorter Treatment”
Is Venezuela’s El Sistema the answer?
Right next door to Upham’s Corner Health Center, where I take care of patients, is the Conservatory Lab Charter School (CLCS). This is a K-8 school which endeavors to empower children through a unique and rigorous academic and music education. Conservatory Lab teachers believe in the power of music to transform the lives of students andContinue reading “Is Venezuela’s El Sistema the answer?”
Two goals
In life, we need to set clear goals. Here are two of mine. First, a running goal. Last night I signed up for a half-marathon in Toledo, Ohio which will occur on the morning of Sunday April 24th. It will be the second half-marathon I’ve run, the first being in Rhode Island along the AtlanticContinue reading “Two goals”
The Boston Public Schools Superintendent Search
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) superintendent search is underway, and we now know the members of the search committee. The question is if the committee will be able to attract an “All Star” educational leader to run the troubled district. BPS is in a state of crisis, like many public school districts nationwide. Inequity, poorContinue reading “The Boston Public Schools Superintendent Search”
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