Aspiring Docs Diaries

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Apr 27, 2015

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

Apr 20, 2015

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

Apr 6, 2015

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

Mar 23, 2015

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

Mar 17, 2015

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

Mar 10, 2015

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

Jan 29, 2015

Playing Doctor

In most any discipline, the adage of “practice makes perfect” holds true and medicine is no exception. Doctors rely on […] Read More

Jan 20, 2015

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