This is my last required rotation of medical school: Emergency Medicine. I've learned more the last two weeks than many other rotations combined. Let me show you a little what I've learned.
Lessons from the ED
Category: About the Process
Ever had questions about medical school? How to get it? What the roadmap looks like to go from Joe Schmoe to Dr. Schmoe? You can find that here.
Interviews 2020- A Reflection
One thing I can say for sure, however, is that 2021 will be a year of lots of changes for me and my family... on March 19th, we'll learn the results of the sorting hat's decision.
2020 Strikes Back (Again?)
2020 Strikes Back (again)! As if this year can't get any worse, human emotion and panic strikes to complicate an already difficult process. Can this year get any worse?
Confessions of a Thespian
Choosing a medical specialty is one of the hardest decisions a medical student makes. As an actor and INFP, the struggle is made worse by a desire to fill a role and be everything. But that's not possible in medicine. I'm not alone in this struggle. Hopefully I can help normalize this experience for other students going through the application cycle.
Take part in your care
It's your body and your life. Nobody cares about it more than you do. Take an active role in your care.
On the road again?
Even though COVID is interrupting many of the "normal" activities 4th year students take part in, I'm still managing to find myself away a lot.
I’m Home
After four months at home, I'm back in clinic. I've confirmed that I am pursuing the field of my dreams and am where I belong.
RIP: The Physical Exam
Some voices believe the physical exam is dead. I couldn't disagree more. The physical exam is an integral part of any patient workup. Here's why.
First Responders: Professional Athletes in All but Name
A US Army Sports Medicine doc taught me that our soldiers are the most elite athletes in the world. I believe the same applies to our first responders here at home. They require a specialized approach to their healthcare that takes their unique jobs and risks into perspective.
Top Myths Pre-Meds Believe
Let's be real. The path to becoming a doctor is anything but straight forward. But there are some long-held truths many applicants believe that are not grounded in reality. Here are 10 myths (and 6 truths) about applying to medical school
Blue Hat to White Coat 