Faith and Science: Complementary Paths in the Care of the Human Person
As a cardiothoracic surgeon, I spend much of my life in the operating room, focused on the precise science of medicine. The work is technical, demanding, and often high-stakes. Yet throughout my career, I have never separated science from faith. For me, the practice of medicine is not only a technical endeavor but also a […]
The Hippocratic Oath in Modern Medicine: Does It Still Guide Physicians Today?
As a cardiothoracic surgeon, I have spent decades in operating rooms, trauma bays, and teaching hospitals. Every patient I have treated reminds me of the sacred responsibility we carry as physicians. From the first time I scrubbed in for surgery during residency to my current work mentoring surgical students, I have always kept one principle […]