Author Archives: Isaac Goldszer

Fell in Love at the Air Show

There’s a lot to love about an air show. I really like how efficiently and safely the military runs a program. I also like that it’s free and appreciate seeing who comes to free events. Seeing the lines at the water refill station for example where an alternative to the three dollar bottled water isContinue reading “Fell in Love at the Air Show”

7 Tips to Ace Your Virtual Interviews

1) Lighting – buy a usb ring light and skip the glasses on interview day as the reflection can be distracting. Real plain neutral tone backgrounds are best, otherwise use the blur feature. Remember you want to stand out, not stick out. 2) Prepare – look up the interviewers the day before the interview. DownloadContinue reading “7 Tips to Ace Your Virtual Interviews”

Beware the Masqueraders

1. When a man has urinary issues it is often constipation, not the prostate 2. If they’re young and newly psychotic with any concern for seizure, fever, altered mental status, or autonomic instability think about autoimmune encephalitis before admitting to psychiatry 3. Think about ALS when a patient goes for c spine surgery and doesn’tContinue reading “Beware the Masqueraders”

Salute the Solstice 2018

Moving to Charleston has been an exciting adventure. This week I celebrated the longest day of the year with 200 some like-minded yogis in James Island County Park which was a magical experience.  I have to say I was a little disappointed nobody was doing acro, but generally was impressed by the good vibes andContinue reading “Salute the Solstice 2018”

Into the Belly of the Machine

If you know that I applied for the match in neurology it might bewilder you to learn that I chose radiology for my last elective of medical school.  Alternatively you may think it appropriate but only because you know how integral imaging has become to the practice of modern medicine, or how beneficial it isContinue reading “Into the Belly of the Machine”

On People vs. Things

I watched the Bryan Cranston film “Wakefield” tonight and was interested in the way it portrayed the role objects play in our lives. The protagonist “Howard” leaves his family and work life to live in the attic above his garage for six months. He spends his time dumpstering food and communing with raccoons. His onlyContinue reading “On People vs. Things”

#HMIChat Live Twitter Chat with Harvard Macy Institute

I am looking forward to participating in a live twitter dialogue on professional identity formation hosted by the Harvard Macy Institute on Wednesday June 7th at 9PM along with two of my medical school peers at Florida Atlantic University.  If you’re on twitter you can use the hashtag #HMIchat to follow along or ask questions ofContinue reading “#HMIChat Live Twitter Chat with Harvard Macy Institute”