Rodrigo Alvarez

Andrew Garfield talks to Elmo about missing his mother after she recently passed away. “When I miss her I remember it’s because she made me so happy, I can celebrate her & miss her at the same time”

Roger Federer’s Commencement Address at Dartmouth yesterday might be the best speech he’s ever given. Amazingly articulate, funny, full of wisdom. Made me laugh and tear up. I’m so very proud to have had him as my idol for the past two decades. If you have 25 minutes to spare…

La experiencia del servicio social de medicina en México refleja un sistema de salud roto y precario. Esta política no ha cambiado en décadas por que los estudiantes que lo viven no son escuchados. En nuestro editorial hoy en @TheLancet, exponemos al mundo la problemática que se vive, el poco apoyo que reciben estos estudiantes y una propuesta para mejorar la EDUCACIÓN y SEGURIDAD durante el servicio social. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

The surgeon’s hand is visibly trembling. The scalpel’s blade glints as it catches the light. I’m a medical student, scrubbed in on the case. I’m not going into surgery, I know that. I’m here for him. He glances at me and notices I’m holding my breath. He grins. “Relax.” 1/

“They just told me I have cancer. It’s everywhere in my body. And you say you’re a kidney doctor? What the hell are you doing here?” His voice is gruff, and as he looks at me, I feel the weight of his gaze. For a moment I hesitate, then ask. “Mind if I sit down?” 1/