Dr. Bob Snyder practiced emergency medicine for 15 years and served as co-chairman of the Emergency Medicine Department at Brandywine Hospital, Coatesville, PA. and served as faculty in Emergency Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia. In 1996 God called Bob and his wife, Pamela, to Budapest, Hungary. As a result, IHS Global was birthed. Enjoy the writings from Bob over the many years of service.
No Rule Book, No Lines, No Joy
Imagine a game of tennis without the lines. Just throw the rule book out the window. The way I play tennis, the temptation to...
Spiritual Clothing
As a young boy, visits from my maternal grandparents were infrequent but much anticipated. After they visited, I could count on...
Filled Full of...
Living in Philadelphia has filled me full of the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team. When bumped, I am likely to spill over in...
Don't Lose Heart
Discouragement comes so quickly to me. Looking at the sad state of world affairs makes me wonder, "Is there any...
Light Through the Cracks of Brokenness
Is it possible?Contentment in the midst of financial crisis.Peace in the midst of medical catastrophe.Bravery...
What's Under the Hood of My Car?
The incredible noise and frenetic activity was intoxicating. My wife, Pamela, and I were at the Hungarian Grand Prix time...
I Could Hardly Imagine
For six years I was a morning newspaper delivery boy. During those quiet, lonely, early morning hours, I often day dreamed...
Spiritual Autopsy
Television shows such as Bones and NCSI have made medical autopsy common viewing. An autopsy is an inspection and dissection of...
"Wear Our Skin"
Eating breakfast at a conference in Malaysia found me at a table of healthcare workers from a restricted country. Our pleasant...
The Perfect Work of Patience
I am an impatient man. I made a career choice that only encouraged my impatience. The atmosphere of immediacy in emergency...
Treasure Hunting
I confess...I have thought about discovering a great treasure and have dreamt about what I would do with it. I know I am not...
Knowing vs. Being Known
Knowledge is a much-rewarded commodity in our culture today. Striving to know has been a large part of my journey in life....
God's Liberating Love
I can remember sitting in 7th grade English class feeling small, unimportant and insignificant. My destiny was NOT running with...
Fickle Fans vs. Loyal Fans
Observing the fans of my favorite American baseball team, the Philadelphia Phillies, is an activity unto itself. Decked out in...
Speaking Kindly to Myself
One of my most important daily conversations is the discussion I have with myself. Speaking lovingly to me is an important...
Obedience Yields Blessing
As a third year medical student on the obstetrical service, I spent much time studying childbirth - attending lectures and...
Optimism vs. Hope
People are often labeled as optimists or pessimists. Many would label me as an optimist. Optimism is rooted in an attitude of...
Make Sure to Read the Abstract
As a physician, the reading of scientific journals is a normal part of my job. The articles tend to be long and poorly written...