Whether she is caring for a patient with diabetes in New Haven or collaborating with colleagues in Uganda, Dr. Tracy Rabin approaches medicine with the same principle: healthcare begins by listening. Dr. Rabin is an associate professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. She is trained in both internal medicine and pediatrics, although her current focus is on adult primary care. Much of her clinical work focuses on caring for patients with diabetes in outpatient settings

Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) contribute to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States (Bhandari). These HAIs are caused by bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens, some of which have developed high levels of resistance due to the widespread use of antibiotics in hospital settings (Cleveland Clinic). These infections not only pose a serious threat to patients, but also further spread these deadly pathogens. However, a promising new solution has emerged: sh

Every day, more than 13 people in the United States die waiting for an organ that never arrives. Behind that number are real people who still have plans, families, and lives they want to live. For someone with organ failure, waiting isn't just stressful; long waits can lead to death. The biggest problem with organ availability in today's society is not only how long the waitlists are, but the fact that a possible solution already exists, yet people choose to ignore it. That s