KevinMD March 27, 2025
Pediatric neurologist Paige Kalika discusses her article, “Learning the language of medicine: from student to fluent physician.” Paige compares mastering medicine to learning a language, from grasping basic vocabulary like anatomy to becoming conversational during clinical rotations and fluent in residency. She highlights the challenge of translating complex medical jargon into plain English for patients, emphasizing that true fluency lies in effective communication. Paige offers actionable takeaways, urging aspiring physicians to immerse themselves in specialties and refine their ability to connect with patients clearly and compassionately.
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Kevin Pho: Hi, and welcome to the show. Subscribe at KevinMD.com/podcast. Today, we welcome Paige Kalika. She’s a pediatric neurologist, and today’s KevinMD article is “Learning the language of medicine from student to...
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