Using the internet definitely makes me a better doctor, and it also has dramatically improved my quality of life in China. So here’s my list of top websites, both medical and non-medical (i.e. lifestyle): Medical: Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database — This website is, by far, still the best source of evidence-based and unbiased data on …

Here’s a little dark humor on a “blue sky” day…

I have two careers in my life: my left-brain career as a family medicine doctor, and my right-brain career in photography. So everyone is invited to visit my solo exhibition in one of my favorite Beijing hangouts, the Art Room at the Schoolhouse at Mutianyu. I am showing 18 of my favorite pieces until December …

Sometimes writing this blog can be a bit overwhelming, so it’s always nice to get some recognition for my efforts. I’d like to thank China Daily for their well written personal interview which they published in last Sunday’s edition (you can read it here:  ”Doctor finds a home in China, and online”). I’m very pleased …

I’m happy to report that after about a year’s hiatus, the Beijing Healthcare Forum has been resurrected by a dedicated group of expats and now has their next forum this Wednesday. These events are always free, and all are welcome. You can find out more about BHF, and subscribe to their email list, from their …

How many of my readers have experienced both a local Chinese hospital and an international, “expat” hospital? The differences can be quite striking, and last week I had the honor of discussing some of those differences in a lively debate on CCTV News’ Crossover program. We mostly chatted about two specific cases in China, one …

One of the most common questions I get from readers is more of a professional question from colleagues all over the world: how can I work as a doctor in China? I’ve answered so often via email that I decided to write a post about it, so here goes: The bottom line is that it’s …

Curious about China’s version of Twitter — but don’t know Chinese? No worries! Just follow these simple steps.

My attempts to create an online presence for the Chinese community continue to plod along in painful spurts, as my limited Chinese writing skills limit my ambitions to bring my blog’s wellness information to a much wider audience here in China. But my Weibo miniblog is continuing to expand and get more fans, especially with …

Summer is just starting, and many of us are planning for long vacations. I often hear sad stories from patients who had their vacations ruined from diarrhea or other illnesses, so I think it’s important for travellers to bring along a do-it-yourself travel first aid kit. Every kit should have the basics, most of which …

After a bit of relaxation (Jiuzhaigou national park is spectacular), and a touch of Chinese language immersion (never enough), I have finally started work at my new family medicine clinic at Beijing United Family Hospital. Moving my practice to BJU is a very natural extension for me; in my four years taking care of children …

I spend a lot of time on the internet, so I thought I’d share with my expat readers some tips on maximizing your internet time while living here in China. Here goes: Tip #1: Switch Browsers from Internet Explorer to Google Chrome. Microsoft’s Internet Explorer browser is getting much better, but many of you may …