Aspiring Docs Diaries
Stories: Choosing a Specialty
Choosing My Specialty
I have wanted to be a pediatrician since before I started medical school. I was the first to sign up […] Read More
De-Mystifying the Grey
“There’s no such thing as all or always, for everything there is an exception,” said Dr. Jerrold Teitcher, Director of […] Read More
Undifferentiated
It was midway through the semester, and as medical students, we were well aware of the allure of a free […] Read More
Coming Out as a Psychiatrist
I imagine many people feel the same way I do–that they don’t quite fit in. As an adolescent, I was […] Read More
Passion, money, prestige, or lifestyle?
Don't choose a specialty just because it makes lots of money, has a short residency, or because you can work shift hours. Read More
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
Bias in the Medical School Admissions Process
The long and cumbersome process of applying to medical schools has finally come to a close this month for applicants […] Read More