Aspiring Docs Diaries

Stories: Exams

May 7, 2019

Meditation in Medicine

Charith Ratnayake

When I was a pre-med my life was extremely task oriented. There was always a checklist looming over my head, […] Read More

Feb 4, 2019

Overcoming MCAT Challenges

Stephanie Cantu

Starting a new year always prompts me to reflect on the previous year. I think of what I’ve accomplished and […] Read More

Dec 17, 2018

A Taoist Approach to Procrastination

Jordan Nichols

It’s 10 AM on the Sunday before my chemistry midterm. I collected my class notes and found a comfy spot […] Read More

Aug 20, 2018

Be Cautious. Be Confident.

David Beckett

When I chose to pursue a career in medicine, I was in my freshman year of college. I decided that […] Read More

Jan 17, 2018

Life Beyond your To Do Lists

Pavan Mehat

It is an excellent feeling when you know you are planning out your day, week or even month, before executing […] Read More

Jan 9, 2018

December

Slavena Salve Nissan

In December 2012, I almost quit pursuing medicine. I was a sophomore in college and wrapping up the end of […] Read More

Oct 4, 2017

Staying Motivated

Sejal Mehta

As an undergraduate senior, I have learned that becoming a physician is a marathon, not a sprint. I remember pulling […] Read More

May 11, 2017

The Step 1 Shuffle

Luis Seija

Sometimes it’s hard to tell whether med school is the source of my problems or if it’s just the vehicle […] Read More

Mar 6, 2017

Be the Best

Munir Buhaya

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