by Dr. Martin Blinder | Nov 20, 2023 | Memoirs
In the November 14th, 2023 Journal of the American Medical Association article, “Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Maternal Mortality,” authors Diana W. Bianchi, MD, Janine A. Clayton, M.D., and Shannon N. Zenk, Phd, MPH, RN, note that “The U.S has the highest...
by Dr. Martin Blinder | Nov 6, 2023 | Memoirs
Nearly noon on the 1st of May, I was about to head down from Mt. Sinai Hospital’s obstetrical floor to the basement for a typical hospital cafeteria lunch of starch, fat and sugar – the three basic food groups – when Maria’s call came. She’d just...
by Dr. Martin Blinder | Nov 3, 2023 | Memoirs
It’s my understanding that today’s high school freshmen, hoping to secure admission four years hence to a competitive college such as my alma mater, Cornell University, are advised that though straight A’s are a commendable start, it would be prudent to give...
by Dr. Martin Blinder | Sep 29, 2023 | Memoirs
It worked like this: At the end of each weekly lesson Mr. Roberts would assign me half a dozen or so pieces I was to practice daily – perhaps a Bach fugue or a Haydn sonata. I was obliged by my parents to practice at least one hour every day, seven days a...
by Dr. Martin Blinder | Sep 26, 2023 | Memoirs
Mr. Roberts was my one and only piano teacher. Instruction began when I was age 7 and continued weekly until I went off to college. I’ve since come to understand why he had a waiting list and why so many considered him the architect of their pianistic...
by Dr. Martin Blinder | Sep 22, 2023 | Memoirs
Showtime: The rabbi’s proforma introductory remarks and fundraising pitch completed, I stepped forward, recited my prayers in Hebrew, and for the benefit of my parents and 99.9% of the attendees, repeated them in English. Next came my first public speech ever –...
