Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories by: Pre Meds

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

Nov 21, 2016

Comparison is the Thief of Joy

Once you’ve decided to embark on the journey to medical school, it’s only natural to be curious about what other […] Read More

Nov 15, 2016

Letter to a Future Doctor

Dear Future Doctor, Please remember. Remember what it feels like to be a patient. Remember the pain, remember the anguish […] Read More

Nov 7, 2016

The Physician’s Pen

Becoming a medical scribe for an Emergency Physician has taught me more about medicine, about passion, and most importantly about […] Read More

Aug 25, 2016

Pre-meds & Policy: An Essential Relationship

As a pre-medical student, my academic and extracurricular pursuits have often felt pre-determined. I enroll in science classes to fulfill […] Read More