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The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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From Surgery to Sociology: A Personal Evolution

This chapter chronicles the speaker's journey through medical school, highlighting their transition from aspiring reconstructive surgeon to a focus on palliative care shaped by personal experiences, particularly their mother's illness. It discusses the challenges faced during medical training in the 1980s and the integration of both clinical practice and academic research in their career. The narrative also touches on the evolution of their research methodologies and experiences in programming, reflecting on how these elements inform their understanding of end-of-life care and the complex dynamics of healthcare delivery.

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