Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.Sardines, Strangers, and Humility: Lessons from the USS PortlandHumility is often spoken of, but rarely is it experienced in its truest form. My time aboard the USS Portland during a groundbreaking joint…5d ago5d ago
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.When Duty CallsWhen I turned 19, I became a Wildland Firefighter Initial Attack unit medic. My summer was spent safeguarding the untamed stretches of the…Aug 26Aug 26
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.The Travel CureIn our pursuit of happiness and tranquility, it is common to fall prey to the allure of vacation cures. The notion that a change of scenery…Jul 12Jul 12
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.The Snowball Effect: How Small Steps Can Lead to Big ChangesEvery big achievement begins with the decision to try, followed by a succession of small, manageable steps. It’s the classic snowball…Jun 18Jun 18
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.The Unseen Valor: A Tribute to a Mother’s CourageMothers’ courage has been profoundly impactful and uniquely quiet in the pages of history and the hidden corners of personal legacies…Jun 9Jun 9
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.The Deep Dive into TrustJoining the Navy Reserve, a branch of the United States Navy that allows individuals to serve part-time while maintaining a civilian…Jun 1Jun 1
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.The Vital Importance of Preparing for Worst-Case Scenarios in Critical SituationsWhen I became an EMT at 18, one of the first critical procedures I learned about was the cricothyrotomy. This rare but life-saving…May 30May 30
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.Saving Lives with Artificial Intelligence: newbornsAs an emergency medicine physician, some of the most rewarding moments have been taking care of babies. I remember delivering a baby, being…May 25May 25
Lessons Learned - Cesar O. Avila, M.D.Software Bugs in Medicine“01110011 01101111 01100110 01110100 01110111 01100001 01110010 01100101 00100000 01100010 01110101 01100111 01110011.” Translation:May 8May 8