Time, our most precious resource.

An old Seth Thomas clock bought at a flea market. It doesn’t work, doesn’t tell time; but it looks stately on the hallway table. I own the clock but I don’t own what it measures. Time is not owned. Rather it is a gift, sometimes a burden, always in short supply. In this December […]
Quote of the Month

On the value of connection and mentorship “In everyone’s life, at some time, our inner fire goes out. It is then burst into flame by an encounter with another human being. We should all be thankful for those people who rekindle the inner spirit.” Dr. Albert Schweitzer. Happy Holidays to our Family Medicine colleagues and […]
A conversation with Dr. Carson Rounds

Our August 9th, 2024 podcast is a conversation with Dr. Carson Rounds from Charlotte NC. Dr. Rounds is a longtime leader in NC Family Medicine, with over 30 years of practice experience. He has cared for patients and families in rural, suburban, and urban communities. Dr. Rounds raises important questions about the profound […]
Welcome to Our Podcast and Blog

“Welcome to all our colleagues: curious medical students, hard-working residents, Family Medicine faculty and teachers, FNPs, PAs, and practicing community physicians. We dedicate our podcasts and blog messages to you. Please visit this blog page to view our most recent messages and to find out about upcoming topics on The Family Doctor: Lessons Learned, Wisdom […]