The summer is here and, after the holiday weekend, New York is quiet (at least for New York). This is true for science too. The seminars have slowed and PIs are away at conferences. We are in need of a little stimulation. Thus, I turn your attention to an essay I read today in the New York Times. The essay discusses the unfortunate but inevitable scenario in which a doctor must start thinking about medicine as a business, rather than just focusing on patient care. The author, Sandeep Jauhar, MD, gives us an inside glimpse into the troubling reality that all doctors must face.

I think it’s well worth the read.