About Joseph Pepe, MD
I’ve been on every side of the bed — as a patient, caregiver, internist, Chief Medical Officer, and hospital CEO.
I’ve held hands in the ICU, managed crises from the corner office, and grieved when medicine wasn’t enough.
This experience is what fuels my writing.
What You’ll Find Here
Through this newsletter, I share short, thought-provoking reflections on life, death, healthcare, and everything in between.
I write about what happens when systems collide with human stories — from moral injury in medicine to the quiet strength of caregivers — and I try to bring honesty, humor, and heart to each piece.
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If you’re interested in exploring:
How we live well in the face of mortality
How we lead with integrity in complex systems
How we find meaning (and even humor) in the chaos of modern medicine
…you’re in the right place.
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