A simple neural network was described on paper and then modeled using electrical circuits in 1943 by the neurophysiologist Warren McCulloch and the mathematician Walter Pitts. This idea was advanced through the ’50s, ’60s, and 70’s mainly as an academic pursuit until the 1980’s when the “instant physician” showed promising clinical application. This neural network […]
Truths All Interns Need to Know
Let’s get to it, brand new intern. Here’s what you need to know for your internship: You are going to have questions. C’mon, who’s ever 100% comfortable reading lab work? Senior clinicians, other doctors, and your intern mates will help you. If they don’t want to help you, keep asking questions, eventually they will and […]
A Brief Women’s History in Veterinary Medicine
March 8th marked International Women’s Day and I want to take a moment to take a very brief look into the history of veterinary medicine and just a few women who helped shape the profession. The first public veterinary school in the United States was established in 1879 at Iowa State University (my current location […]
