Author: Benjamin Popokh

Benjamin Popokh Benjamin Popokh (3 Posts)

Contributing Writer

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Benjamin is a first-year family medicine resident in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2021, he graduated from UT Austin (Hook 'Em!) with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology. In his free time, he enjoys running, reading, medical etymology and all things outdoors. After graduating residency, Benjamin would like to pursue a career in rural Family Medicine, with an additional year of training in Obstetrics.




Tales Behind the Terms: Newborn Skin Rashes

Published by Benjamin Popokh

Medical Etymology: Tales Behind the Terms is a series of articles discussing the stories, origins, and meanings of words we use every day in medicine. The goal is to explore the history of the complex jargon we use with patients and learners. In doing so, I hope that we, as physicians-in-training, can deliver better healthcare that is understandable and memorable for all. Newborn skin rashes are incredibly common, and while some may appear concerning, most are …

Tales Behind the Terms: Measles

Published by Benjamin Popokh

Medical Etymology: Tales Behind the Terms is a series of articles discussing the stories, origins, and meanings of words we use every day in medicine. The goal is to explore the history of the complex jargon we use with patients and learners. In doing so, I hope that we, as physicians-in-training, can deliver better healthcare that is understandable and memorable for all. Measles is an infection most likely derived from the Middle English “masel”, meaning …

Tales Behind the Terms: Rickets

Published by Benjamin Popokh

Medical Etymology: Tales Behind the Terms is a series of articles discussing the stories, origins and meanings of the words we use every day in medicine. The goal is to explore the history of complex jargon used with patients and learners. In doing so, I hope that we, as physicians in training, will be able to deliver better health care that can be understood and remembered by all. Rickets is a childhood condition that is …

Benjamin Popokh Benjamin Popokh (3 Posts)

Contributing Writer

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

Benjamin is a first-year family medicine resident in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2021, he graduated from UT Austin (Hook 'Em!) with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology. In his free time, he enjoys running, reading, medical etymology and all things outdoors. After graduating residency, Benjamin would like to pursue a career in rural Family Medicine, with an additional year of training in Obstetrics.