Aspiring Docs Diaries
Stories: Exams
Meditation in Medicine
When I was a pre-med my life was extremely task oriented. There was always a checklist looming over my head, […] 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
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
Be Cautious. Be Confident.
When I chose to pursue a career in medicine, I was in my freshman year of college. I decided that […] Read More
Life Beyond your To Do Lists
It is an excellent feeling when you know you are planning out your day, week or even month, before executing […] Read More
Staying Motivated
As an undergraduate senior, I have learned that becoming a physician is a marathon, not a sprint. I remember pulling […] Read More
The Step 1 Shuffle
Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether med school is the source of my problems or if it’s just the vehicle […] Read More
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