Author: Rakesh Patel

Rakesh Patel Rakesh Patel (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer Emeritus

University of Tennessee College of Medicine


Born in Bradford, England. Avid fan of soccer, music, movies, drinks, literature, traveling, all that good stuff.




Forget Medicine for a Moment

Two events bring together more people in one place and for one purpose than at any other time in human history: wars and World Cups. Yin and yang, devastation and delight in equal measure. It’s comforting that our capacity for carnage is easily surpassed by our capacity for celebration. We are reminded of this every four years, and with the upcoming World Cup in Brazil, my thoughts naturally turn to the impact of this beautiful game on …

Rakesh Patel Rakesh Patel (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer Emeritus

University of Tennessee College of Medicine


Born in Bradford, England. Avid fan of soccer, music, movies, drinks, literature, traveling, all that good stuff.