Aspiring Docs Diaries
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A Glimpse into Medicine as a Second Career
Medicine is a dichotomous career. It is not built for the faint of heart. It is demanding and rewarding. It […] 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 Average
“Be motivated by the fear of being average.” As medical students, it is not easy feeling average. Many of us […] 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
Delivering bad news
“I’m very busy today with patients so I don’t have time. But, it’s not like your mom will die from […] 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
The “Secret” to a Successful Clerkship
What is the “secret” to a successful clerkship? It is something that may seem obvious, but I’ve found is all […] Read More