Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories by: Med Students

Nov 18, 2014

What’s Your Why?

During my sophomore year of college while I was sitting in the library taking a break from studying, I came […] Read More

Nov 5, 2014

Do What You Love

I’ve recently been given the same piece of advice from three different physicians, so I feel it is worth reflecting […] Read More

Oct 16, 2014

Making my Net

Originally posted in OHSU’s StudentSpeak “Mamaaaa. Heyyy Mamaaa! I need fresh water with ice! HEY MAMAAA! It’s morning time!” I […] Read More

Sep 23, 2014

Welcome Home, Class of 2018. Thoughts and Advice from Second Year Students

Originally posted UVM Medicine Find time to be humbled by what you’re learning. Every week. When you can’t memorize any […] Read More

Sep 17, 2014

On Fear, Mountains, Humility, and Starting Medical School

Originally posted in UVM Medicine “I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total […] Read More

Sep 4, 2014

Shortness of Breath, Again

On a typically balmy autumn afternoon in Baltimore City, Mr. S could barely breathe. Throughout the prior week, he had […] Read More

Aug 21, 2014

MD, HB: Medical Doctor, Human Being

I was spending the day in the Emergency Department of a community hospital. Though it was a small department with […] Read More

Jul 23, 2014

Keep Your Hands Up

The day before I left for my six-week solo backpacking trip across Europe, my beloved, 80 year old German piano […] Read More