There are few phrases in healthcare more damaging than this one: “We’ve always done it this way.” It sounds harmless. Familiar. Practical, even. In reality, it is often a warning

There are experiences in medicine that shape your clinical thinking. There are others that shape your understanding of humanity. Working with survivors of violence in Ethiopia has done both for

When we talk about violence against women and girls, the conversation is often framed as a social issue, a legal issue, or a humanitarian concern. While all of these perspectives

Throughout my career in medicine, practicing in Ethiopia, South Africa, Germany, and the United States, I have witnessed healthcare systems under pressure. Some struggled with limited resources. Others struggled with

Over the course of my career, I have practiced medicine in Ethiopia, South Africa, Germany, and the United States. Each country has a different healthcare structure, different resources, and different