Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories: 1st Year Med Student

Jun 2, 2014

Choosing a Specialty, a.k.a. “The Medical Student’s Conundrum”

Basheer Elsolh

When I decided to pursue a career in medicine, I had no idea what type of doctor I wanted to […] Read More

Oct 7, 2013

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…”

Elorm Avakame

Charles Dickens began his classic “A Tale of Two Cities” with that iconic phrase, and I can think of no […] Read More

Sep 16, 2013

Legacy of Literacy

Elorm Avakame

As I count down the last few weeks before medical school begins, I am enjoying an extended period of self-reflection. […] Read More

Sep 27, 2012

Deciding What to Learn

Devon Taylor

Here I am, week 6 of medical school. Intro to the Profession is becoming a fond but distant memory. The […] Read More

Aug 28, 2012

Welcome to Med School

Devon Taylor

Wow, I can’t believe my first week of medical school is already over! I can truly say it was one […] Read More

Aug 20, 2012

It’s finally here!

Devon Taylor

Wow! I can’t believe it’s finally here; school starts tomorrow! It came so quickly. As I reflect upon my first […] Read More