Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories by: Pre Meds

Dec 10, 2020

Lessons in 911

The difference between theory and application punched me in the face when I was two weeks into working as a […] Read More

Apr 6, 2020

A Note of Encouragement to Reapplicants

Oftentimes, I peruse premedical forums and come across these questions: “Should I even reapply, doesn’t that look bad? Should I […] Read More

Jul 23, 2019

What I Learned from My Illness

As a pre-med student, there have been times when I have found it difficult to relate to patients. I have […] Read More

Mar 25, 2019

Being Non-Traditional Is OK!

Now that I am a 25-year-college graduate, I don’t feel the pressure of “not being enough” quite as much as […] Read More

Mar 18, 2019

A Day In My Shoes

This past summer, my feet hurt like they have never hurt before and I loved every second of it. I […] Read More

Feb 4, 2019

Overcoming MCAT Challenges

Starting a new year always prompts me to reflect on the previous year. I think of what I’ve accomplished and […] Read More

Dec 17, 2018

A Taoist Approach to Procrastination

It’s 10 AM on the Sunday before my chemistry midterm. I collected my class notes and found a comfy spot […] Read More

Dec 3, 2018

Making Medicine Human

Author’s Note: No real patient identifying characteristics were included in this narrative. A 68-year-old homeless woman presented to the emergency […] Read More