A Modern Platform for Medical Education

Did you know Japanese rugby players bow before stepping on and off the pitch? I was surprised to observe this recently. We do the same before stepping on and off the mats in jiu-jitsu, an art I've been practicing even before I started my medical training. It's a sign of respect to our training partners, a gesture of humility for the opportunity to learn, and a mental reminder to transition our day's problems behind.

The next morning, as I stepped through the emergency department's sliding doors, I experimented with bowing – mentally, at least (I didn't want any strange looks!). Perhaps an overly romantic view of modern medicine, but I've grown to appreciate medicine as a craft – one that has shaped my identity and purpose – and the ED and urgent care clinic will always be the space where I continue to grow.

Medraki comes from medicine and meraki, a Greek word describing the soul, creativity, and individual essence we put into our work. Our thesis is simple: clinicians are lifelong learners, but our schedules rarely allow us to routinely sit through conferences, lectures, and podcasts. Most of my own learning happens after a shift – one or two small details I look up about a specific patient. Medraki's mission is to automate case-based learning.

Whether you're an aspiring student or a busy, practicing PA, NP, physician, or medical director, Medraki is here to serve you. I invite you to join us with a complimentary membership as we build a new era of personalized clinical learning.