Dr. Diction is a physician with decades of experience in patient care, academic medicine, professional writing and editing. He believes crisp communication is the best evidence of clear thought. His goal is to help clinicians, researchers, policymakers and writers improve the use of medical language to improve their work and achieve better outcomes.
Dr. Diction has published over 180 original research reports, including in the world’s top medical journals. He also publishes essays, opinion pieces and poetry. He edited a high-impact medical journal and serves on the editorial boards and as reviewer for several major professional publications. National and international awards have recognized his research, teaching and writing.