Aspiring Docs Diaries
Stories by: Pre Meds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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