Aspiring Docs Diaries
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My “Why Healthcare” Moment
Standing in front of the Grady Hospital entrance on my first day of volunteering, I looked up at the sky […] Read More
Life does not stop the day you decide to become a doctor
An earlier version of this post was originally published on KevenMD My brother wears a scar around his neck. It […] Read More
In a relationship, and it’s complicated.
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” I always answer this question in the exact same way. […] Read More
The Long Road to Medical School
I spent the first 21 years of my life telling anyone and everyone I met that I was not going […] Read More
The Combined Medical Program Experience
In high school, I was always working toward college. The classes I took, the groups I joined, and the activities […] Read More
When “I don’t know” is your only answer
As I reflect back on the last four years of medical school, I am reminded of the ghosts of patients […] Read More
How We Are Structured and How We Function
Originally posted on UVM Medicine Her features were flattened and deformed, showing she had been fixed. I thought of a […] Read More
Playing Doctor
In most any discipline, the adage of “practice makes perfect” holds true and medicine is no exception. Doctors rely on […] Read More
Power, Privilege, and Clinical Reasoning
“What has been your favorite part of medical school so far?” To my surprise, I did not hesitate, swiftly responding, […] Read More
Surviving Interview Day
One of the greatest moments of my life was receiving an email notifying me that I had been invited to […] Read More