Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories by: Pre Meds

May 8, 2017

The Creativity of Medicine

In hindsight I attempted to mold myself into a one-sided, cookie-cutter version of the premed stereotype, losing sight of my true self. Read More

Apr 3, 2017

An Open “Thank You”

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but I’d argue that it takes a city to raise […] Read More

Mar 27, 2017

Cultural Competence in Healthcare

After I graduated from college, I was unsure whether I wanted to be a physician. I worked as a Baltimore […] Read More

Mar 6, 2017

Be the Best

We all have people in our lives who we admire: perhaps a friend, family member, or mentor. Often, they provide […] Read More

Feb 13, 2017

Women and Medicine

I remember the first time a person questioned my dream of becoming a doctor. It was during one of my […] Read More

Jan 3, 2017

The Comparison Spiral

Premed students tend to be, by nature, determined, focused, and driven. It’s not surprising that the arduous medical education and […] Read More

Dec 27, 2016

My Journey to Self Discovery

As future health care providers, our main purpose is to make a difference in the world by promoting health and healing. Read More

Dec 12, 2016

Practice Kindness

I remember the day I first wanted to be a doctor. There was a traditional event that the fourth grade […] Read More