ISSN 2689-0216
3 papers in the library · publishing 2020-2026
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine February 27, 2026 Houyar Moghaddas
In Sufism, fana’ refers to the dissolution of the self, the annihilation of the ego as one transcends individuality. While traditionally a spiritual concept, fana’ also offers a powerful humanistic metaphor for psychological transformation. In both the poem and accompanying photograph, fana’ explores the themes of ego death, grief, and the reshaping of identity: processes central to psychiatric...
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine 2024 Esha Vallabhaneni, Luigi Cubeddu, Ryan Petit et al.
There is a trend toward fostering well-being, or the state of being happy and healthy, within the medical community. Historically, resident physicians have faced high rates of distress during training. A structured well-being curriculum in residency programs may shift residents' mindsets from survival and resilience to one centered on purpose, engagement, and joy. An original well-being...
HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine 2020 Haryashpal Bhullar
Description As a psychiatrist in training, I often have the privilege to connect with the unique thoughts and visions patients may be experiencing. The descriptions shared by one patient during my early psychiatry inpatient rotations stuck with me and eventually inspired me to pursue a residency in the field. While interviewing, she expressed a deep spirituality and often finding solace in the...