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JAMA recently published a special issue marking the 40th anniversary of the “A Piece of My Mind” column. Work from Julie Byerley, MD, MPH, and Clark Denniston, MD, are among the featured articles.


“A Piece of My Mind” was launched in 1980 to “tell stories about the joys, challenges, and hidden truths of practicing medicine in the modern era.” The 40th anniversary issue collects exemplary stories and essays from throughout the years.

Julie Byerley, MD, MPH, was featured for her piece Mentoring in the Era of #MeToo.

Clark Denniston, MD, was featured for is piece Miles Together, a reflection on a longtime doctor-patient relationship.