Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories: Choosing a Specialty

Jul 5, 2017

Choosing My Specialty

Luke Burns

I have wanted to be a pediatrician since before I started medical school. I was the first to sign up […] Read More

Oct 24, 2016

De-Mystifying the Grey

Ogochukwu Ezeoke

“There’s no such thing as all or always, for everything there is an exception,” said Dr. Jerrold Teitcher, Director of […] Read More

Aug 29, 2016

Undifferentiated

Jessica Prescott

It was midway through the semester, and as medical students, we were well aware of the allure of a free […] Read More

Jun 13, 2016

Coming Out as a Psychiatrist

Andrew Cruz

I imagine many people feel the same way I do–that they don’t quite fit in. As an adolescent, I was […] Read More

Mar 22, 2016

Passion, money, prestige, or lifestyle?

Antonio J. Webb

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

Nov 5, 2014

Do What You Love

Lindsey McAlarnen

I’ve recently been given the same piece of advice from three different physicians, so I feel it is worth reflecting […] Read More

May 21, 2014

Bias in the Medical School Admissions Process

Tehreem Rehman

The long and cumbersome process of applying to medical schools has finally come to a close this month for applicants […] Read More