Aspiring Docs Diaries

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May 7, 2018

An emphasis on community service

Dharam Persaud-Sharma

In the words of Hippocrates, Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity. Medicine […] Read More

Apr 30, 2018

Running the Pre-med Marathon

Oge Opaigbeogu

The mileage counter on the treadmill inches closer to 2.00 as I chant quietly to myself, “Don’t give up, you’re […] Read More

Apr 23, 2018

My Scribing Experience

Susan Alsharif

Post-graduation was a difficult time for me, especially the first few weeks. My senior year of college was extremely stressful […] Read More

Apr 16, 2018

Silver or Gold?

Joanne Chiao

“Silver or Gold?” I ask, showing two paint palates. “Silver,” she replies. I place the palate on the table. The […] Read More

Apr 9, 2018

Transitioning to Medical School

Renee Marinelli

Everyone knows that medical school is hard. It is renowned for requiring endless hours of studying and frequent, challenging exams. […] Read More

Apr 2, 2018

Invest in Relationships

Pavan Mehat

There is this mistaken notion espoused through our media that if we could just achieve a bit more, earn another […] Read More

Mar 29, 2018

Learning Self-discipline

Michelle Martinez

Moving away from home and coming to college was special and exciting to me. I was ready to follow my […] Read More

Mar 26, 2018

A Heart to Heart Experience

Fernando Rivera

On September 20, 2017 Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico causing unprecedented destruction and disorganization. I was only 7 […] Read More

Mar 19, 2018

Healing From Harvey

Victoria Mitre

After two days, the stubborn rain had transformed my parents’ backyard into a small lake that linked the neighboring houses. […] Read More

Mar 12, 2018

Hope after the Storm

Lymaries Velez

For native Floridians, hurricane season often brings evenings of torrential downpours and broken umbrellas. When a storm finally decides to […] Read More