My “most-read” blog posts of 2011

I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read my blog and follow me on Twitter. The blog has seen significant growth over the last few months, averaging over 400 page views per day. I also appreciate all the comments agreeing or disagreeing with what I have written. And I now have over 1565 followers on Twitter.

Here are the seven most-viewed posts of the year:

Statistical vs. clinical significance: They are not the same

Choosing a medical specialty is difficult

Hospital politics, patient care and a doctor’s suicide

Harvard says train residents and medical student like Navy SEALS

What is most important to residents looking for a practice setting?

Surgery at the end of life: Reality check

Is robotic surgery all hype and no substance?