Dr Sara Tariq- Northern VA Family Practice

09/01/2026

Unconscious bias doesn’t require bad intentions—and that’s exactly why it can be so difficult to recognize.

In this podcast preview, Dr. Sara Tariq explores how our culture, upbringing, and environment can quietly shape the way we practice medicine—and why physicians need to be willing to examine the biases we may not even realize we carry.

Awareness is where better care begins.

🎙️ Watch the preview and stay tuned for more from the conversation.

08/26/2026

Grateful for the trust patients place in me, especially through the moments that feel the hardest. It’s a privilege to walk alongside them with care, compassion, and integrity.

08/25/2026

This moment reminded me why I chose a different way to practice medicine: one with the time and space to truly be present with my patients.

Sometimes, knowing you’re in the right place is enough.

08/20/2026

When medicine becomes rushed, care can start to feel transactional. Sometimes the most meaningful thing we can give a patient is simply the time to truly understand what they’re experiencing.

08/19/2026

Some of the most meaningful parts of medicine happen during the hardest moments.

Being trusted to walk beside someone through difficult decisions, recovery, and uncertainty is a privilege I never take lightly.

Messages like this are a beautiful reminder of why I chose this work. 💚

08/18/2026

So excited to present at the ACHE-Maryland conference this year!

🎮 PANEL HIGHLIGHT | 2026 ACHE of Maryland Annual Conference Can gamification change the way healthcare organizations engage patients and improve outcomes? Join us for “Behavior Change and Patient Engagement: The Endgame for Gamification in Healthcare” as our expert panel explores how gamifica...

08/17/2026

Sometimes the diagnosis is the easy part. The real care happens when we have the time to listen, untangle the fear and confusion, and understand what an illness means in a patient’s life.

Sometimes, time is medicine.

08/14/2026

Medicine teaches us to be ethical, compassionate, and professional. But those values only matter when accountability applies to everyone.

Culture is shaped not just by what we expect—but by what we’re willing to tolerate.

08/13/2026

The Hidden Curriculum. 📚

Dr. Sara Tariq — internal medicine physician and longtime medical school dean — on the unwritten lessons students absorb just by watching what gets excused. You're taught to be ethical, compassionate, professional... and then you rotate into a culture where a few bad apples act poorly and are never held accountable. One unprofessional attending. One episode of harassment. One racist comment left unaddressed. That's all it takes to change a student.

Full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-hidden-biases-in-medicine-no-one-talks-about/id1567924880?i=1000760511986

Have you seen this play out in your own training? Tell us below. 👇

07/22/2026

Rice, naan, and roti don't have to go. Small swaps go a long way. Here's where I'd start:

🍚 Cut back on refined carbs (white rice, naan)
🌾 Bulk up on fiber, like lentils, veggies, and whole grains (swap in whole wheat pita/roti)
🥑 Choose healthy fats: nuts, olive oil
🩺 Get your cholesterol checked yearly with your P*P

This isn't about overhauling your diet overnight. It's steady, sustainable habits that protect your heart long-term.

Follow along for more heart-health tips made for our community 💛