Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine Magazine
Serving the counties of El Dorado, Sacramento, and Yolo!
Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine Magazine
Serving the counties of El Dorado, Sacramento, and Yolo!
Serving the counties of El Dorado, Sacramento, and Yolo!
Serving the counties of El Dorado, Sacramento, and Yolo!
Nearly 30 years ago, a veteran physician warned Irina Korman, MD, that the joy of practicing medicine was disappearing. Years later, Dr. Korman understood what she meant—but also discovered that joy could be reclaimed. She looks back at nearly a decade of SSVMS’s Joy of Medicine program and the friendships, support, and community it has created.
Every physician was once the new doctor staring at an unfamiliar pager and wondering if they were ready. In her first article for SSV Medicine, Dayna Isaacs, MD, MPH, remembers her earliest days as an intern and asks physicians to remember what being new felt like. Because every interaction with a learner helps shape the future culture of medicine.
Surgery. Public health. Organic farming. Pandemic response. Follow the unexpected path of Aimee Sisson, MD, MPH, and discover how each turn helped her learn the importance of knowing your values, protecting your integrity, and paying attention to what fills your reservoir.

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Sierra Sacramento Valley Medicine is like the heartbeat of our medical community! It's the official magazine of the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS), and it's all about celebrating the wonderful world of medicine. We're passionate about preserving the history, embracing the art, and advancing the science of medicine. But it's not just about the doctors—it's about everyone's health and happiness.
In our magazine, we're all about sharing knowledge and sparking conversations. It's a cozy corner where local physicians and healthcare heroes can come together, exchange ideas, and talk about the things that matter most in healthcare. We're all about keeping you in the loop on what's happening in the medical world and giving a voice to the issues that impact our profession.
With a circulation of more than 7,500 and published four times per year (digitally, with one print edition per year), SSV Medicine reaches practicing and retired physicians, medical students, local elected officials, media colleagues, and even your friendly community health organizations. So whether you're looking for the latest policy discussions, personal experiences, poetry, photography, or something else entirely, SSV Med is here for you!
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