Prague and Vienna in Pencil and Ink

I kept myself from cartoon “work” while traveling, but found lots of great fodder for sketching and inking to keep me busy during our train rides…

The Intern Spectrum – Cowboy or Cornered Cat?

I don’t claim to be an expert on medical training, but here’s my diagram of the intern spectrum. It’s been 8 years since I walked into the hospital as an intern, and I’m still searching for that sweet spot myself. To new doctors out there, err on the side of caution… confidence will come later! […]

EHR Voyage – Episode 3

The EHR Voyage – Episode 2!!

Will Captain Smartphrase and Databoy be able to find their digital way in the midst of the mindless muck? …Or will they be swallowed into an abyss of cut-and-pasted smart-text? Come back to the Ink Vessel next week(ish) to find out!!

Captain Smartphrase and The Electronic Health Record Voyage!!! (Episode 1)

What will happen to Captain Smartphrase and DataBoy? Will they be lost forever in a sea of meaningless digital flotsam? Come back to The Ink Vessel next week(ish) to find out…

Early Palliative Care is Better…

Get those consults in! Early palliative care is evidence-based…

How to choose a medical specialty…

Here’s a brief guide to choosing your medical specialty in the digital age…

Healthcare Choices Explained

Here, the Ink Vessel explains your new healthcare plan choices in one simple diagram…

Up and running

After seconds of thought and hours of mindless computer clicking, I’m glad to have The Ink Vessel up and running. I’ve placed a few of my favorite older cartoons on the “Work” page, but new cartoons will show up here in the blog-page. Thanks for looking! PSA: Clostridium Difficile is anything but funny! Use antibiotics wisely…