The story is told of three robins who flew into a yard like fighter pilots, wingtips touching as they landed under a Lilac bush. One bird stayed half-hidden under the bush while the other two hopped up on a bird feeder and began scratching and fluttering, wildly scattering seeds and berries. The bird under the… Read More
Many people may have heard the term ‘Emotional Intelligence’, but few understand its full meaning and application. One misunderstanding is that Emotional Intelligence simply means “being nice”. Another misconception is that Emotional Intelligence is just a term used to describe society’s recent acceptance of the sensitivities historically reserved for the genteel and the refined. In… Read More
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to delegate to others, especially when you know you are very good at the task. Non-delegators generally believe it is easier and more efficient to complete a task themselves than to delegate it to others. Some worry that delegated work will be inferior to… Read More
Looking out my office window, it is not uncommon to see skeins of geese flying by. A lot can be learned about teamwork and collaboration from watching geese. Geese fly in a V-formation because the flapping of wings of the geese in front creates updraft for the geese that follow, making it easier for them… Read More
Conflict! A word that strikes fear in the hearts of even the most stouthearted among us. Conflict!! An ominous event that elicits an involuntary, white-knuckled, fight-flight response. Conflict!!! A saber-rattling rivalry that ends with an imperious winner and a loser both bloodied and bruised. The perception that conflict is harmful or destructive may lead to… Read More
Have you ever wondered what pharmacy and dental students’ options are after graduation? Some go straight into jobs they have secured, but some go into residency programs. Below are a list of residency programs that Roseman graduates matched with this year. College of Pharmacy Residency Programs Oregon St Hospital-Psychiatric – Salem, OR Frederick Memorial Hospital… Read More
There is a common misconception found in all walks of life that a single voice is likely insufficient to initiate change. Try telling that to Malala Yousafzai. When Malala was a young girl, her home in the Swat Valley of Pakistan was taken over by the Taliban and women were banned from attending school. Malala… Read More
At one time or another, you may have known someone who hoarded information with the self-centered notion that if no one else knows what he or she knows, or can do what he or she can do, job security is assured. While this egoistic perspective may, for a time, protect a personal agenda, in an… Read More
Snacking may be the new national pastime, with nearly all Americans snacking at least once every day. Nearly half of those snackers do it to relieve boredom or stress, and 40% snack for help staying focused throughout the day. You know who you are. And, yes, I’m a member of Snack Nation, too. As a… Read More
Introduction Oral health and nutrition have many important connections. Many people consider dental caries to be the only concern related to nutritional imbalance. But, what if dental caries is actually a surrogate marker for systemic malfunction? The foods, beverages and habits taken into the mouth, have effects in the mouth and also continue into body… Read More
