Aspiring Docs Diaries
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From Hesitation to Leadership: Learning to Lead in the Emergency Department as a Volunteer
When I arrived at UVA, I wanted to participate in a meaningful volunteer experience, so I joined Madison House, UVA’s […] Read More
Navigating a Journey of Grief, Uncertainty, and Resilience
I never thought I would be here, preparing for a career in medicine while carrying the weight of profound loss. […] Read More
Mountainside Medicine
This summer, I was lucky enough to go on my university-sponsored medical trip to Cuzco, Peru with the Global Medical […] Read More
From Flyers to Futures: Building a Community for Underserved Premeds
“Oh wow, this flyer looks nice. Oh, this one, too. Is there another QR code? Sure, I’ll scan it. It’s […] Read More
Healing Through Teaching: The Leadership Journey Behind MedElem
Healing Through Teaching: The Leadership Journey Behind MedElem Back in middle school, Job Shadowing Day wasn’t just a break from […] Read More
Detours to Dreams: Reflections from a Non-Traditional Student
Like video game side quests, life’s detours led me to unexpected adventures that enriched my journey to medical school. The […] Read More
Rotating Through the Pediatric Emergency Room: Part II
While Drew and I are deep in conversation, suddenly someone says, “Whoa, these labs,” and I make a beeline for […] Read More
Rotating Through the Pediatric Emergency Room: Part I
I walk through the wooden door of the Peds Emergency Department wearing black scrubs and a non-operational badge. The door […] Read More