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Nurturing our Nature

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  • 3/28/2025

    Feeling like a motherhood failure

    A patient is so embarrassed her kids may have lice she forgets about the chief concern she started off with.
  • 2/10/2025

    Burnout: What happens when prevention fails?

    The field of medicine is notorious for encouraging working beyond our means, says Dr. Ginevra Mills.
  • 9/13/2024

    Saving this time

    Lessons and reflections of a physician mother.
  • 7/4/2024

    Physician of the future

    A particular patient reminds a clinician that the core of being a doctor will always be that human connection.
  • 12/11/2023

    From doubt to delivery

    A fertility specialist reflects on a pivotal moment in her career that led to a new beginning.
  • 4/26/2023

    My Italian-induced spiritual awakening

    When I was planning my first trip to Italy, I did not schedule a mental breakdown . . .
  • 8/3/2022

    The people we meet on vacation can make all the difference

    An Italian vista and unlikely friendship inspire a turning point in Dr. Ginevra Mills’ career.
  • 6/14/2022

    When the worst happens

    Dr. Ginevra Mills shares her long journey of healing.
  • 4/29/2022

    When a surgeon joins swim club

    Dr. Ginevra Mills found that throughout her surgical training there was always plenty of 'constructive criticism' but not much positive feedback. Did that make her a good learner when she joined swim club?
  • 3/28/2022

    Learning to say NO

    Is the propensity to say ‘yes ’ to everything learned as part of pre-med school—Yes, I can take those extra courses—or innate to people who want to be doctors, wonders Dr. Ginevra Mills.
  • 2/25/2022

    'In 2020, I was involved in a terrible outcome'

    For months Dr. Ginevra Mills was wrecked by the thought that her role in someone else’s life was nothing but devastating for them—but an exchange with the family eventually brought some closure.
  • 2/22/2022

    My tortuous journey to joy

    Deciding on a career path didn’t come easy, but in the end, I let passion be my guide.
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