This month’s Small Feedings of the Soul narrative medicine event will explore the theme 'Navigating Bias in Healthcare.' Featuring two insightful authors, this session combines storytelling and discussion to examine key themes in medical practice. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage, reflect, and gain new perspectives!
Please note: This event will not be recorded.
March's Theme: Navigating Bias in Healthcare
Readings and Guest Authors:
A Dozen Eggs by Gulshan Sharma, MD, MPH
Black, Incarcerated, and Dying: Reflections on Racism and Inequities in Health Care by Catherine S. Hwang, MD, MSPH
Facilitator: Cori Salvit, MD, FACP
Program Directors: Nandini Anandu, MD, FACP, Lynn Cleary, MD, MACP, and Cori Salvit, MD, FACP
Join us for an insightful discussion on career paths in Internal Medicine. Come ready to share your perspectives and questions as we learn from each other.
This event is open to medical students, residents, fellows, practicing physicians, retired physicians, and nonmembers.
Enjoy food and refreshments while connecting with colleagues and exploring diverse career journeys!
Sponsored by NYACP's Queens District
Session #16 - Reaching Out to a Colleague in Distress: You May Save a Life!
Ever worried about a colleague and wondered how to help? Learn strategies to recognize warning signs and take proactive steps to ensure those in need receive the help they deserve.
The newly released Medscape Physicians and Suicide Report 2025: "A Lot More Still Needs to Be Done" underscores the urgency for collective action to prevent the tragedy of physician suicide.
Led by Dr. Michael F. Myers, a NYC psychiatrist specializing in physician health, the session begins with a 4-minute viewing of “Make the Difference: Preventing Medical Trainee Suicide”— a valuable resource for all physicians, regardless of career stage. Interactive Zoom breakout discussions will explore real-world scenarios, followed by a collaborative session to develop practical, life-saving solutions.
Previous session by Dr. Myers: Preventing Suicide in Physicians: What You Can Do to Save a LifeSponsored by NYACP's Suffolk District, DEI Task Force, The Suffolk County Department of Health, and NYU Langone Health
Experience a dynamic educational event where multidisciplinary specialists come together to empower the NYC community! Take part in thoughtful discussions on maternal health disparities, explore strategies for reducing pregnancy-related risks, and identify what tools can help to make better informed healthcare decisions. This program fosters shared insights and meaningful dialogue among professionals dedicated to advancing maternal health.
Sponsored by the NYACP Early Career Physicians Committee
Get insights for making a smooth transition from residency to independent practice! Learn how to navigate initial challenges and moments of feeling unprepared with valuable skills and resources that ease the shift. Discover work-life balance and burnout prevention strategies for setting boundaries and maintaining well-being. Explore ways to find mentors, foster relationships, and utilize professional organizations for support. Lastly, access resources and tools to help new attendings succeed in their early years
Join Dr. Kellin King and Dr. Nandini Anandu for an interactive advocacy town hall. Learn how a unified physician voice drives change, explore simple steps to get involved, and ask questions in an open discussion. Whether new to advocacy or looking to deepen involvement, this is a chance to make an impact!
Sponsored by the NYACP Well Being Committee
How Do You Feel?
by Jessi Gold, MD, MS
Host: Daniel Pomerantz, MD, MACP
How Do You Feel? offers a deeply honest and moving exploration of the emotional challenges in healthcare. Through personal stories from the early pandemic, Dr. Jessi Gold highlights workplace stress, self-care, and the need for systemic change to better support healthcare workers.
Use the discount code to get a copy today - finish reading before the May 28th discussion!
Why Attend?
• Explore workplace stress and effective coping strategies
• Engage in meaningful discussion with a supportive community
• Gain insights into building resilience in healthcare
Join Dr. Kellin King and Dr. Nandini Anandu for an interactive advocacy town hall. Learn how a unified physician voice drives change, explore simple steps to get involved, and ask questions in an open discussion. Whether new to advocacy or looking to deepen involvement, this is a chance to make an impact!
Join Dr. Kellin King and Dr. Nandini Anandu for an interactive advocacy town hall. Learn how a unified physician voice drives change, explore simple steps to get involved, and ask questions in an open discussion. Whether new to advocacy or looking to deepen involvement, this is a chance to make an impact!