Aspiring Docs Diaries

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Nov 25, 2014

Healing Encounters on Aisle 8

Frazzled and exhausted by another ten-hour day at the end of our second week of medical school, the two of […] Read More

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 29, 2014

Body of Work

When I started preparing for my MCAT, the first thing I did was buy textbooks. Lots of them. Not just […] Read More

Oct 22, 2014

What They Don’t Teach You in Medical School

As I write this, I am moments away from entering a new day. It’s already mid-October of my second year […] 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