EBM in Real Life: When I Didn’t Know the “Why” (Deep Dive)

This Is Why with Dr. Busti

This Is Why with Dr. Busti
EBM in Real Life: When I Didn’t Know the “Why” (Deep Dive)
Oct 06, 2025
Anthony Busti, MD, PharmD, MSc, FNLA, FAHA

In this personal reflection, Dr. Busti shares a formative moment of cognitive dissonance that reshaped his approach to evidence-based medicine. When a simple question exposed a knowledge gap, it sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding the “why” behind clinical decisions—and to teaching with honesty and humility.

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