One of the most frequent questions I get from pre-med and junior medical students is, “What happens if I don’t get into residency?” I usually try my best to address these questions and concerns, but generally just provide the assurance that everything will be okay. To be completely honest, until recently, I wasn’t even too … Continue reading »
One of the most common questions I get from non-medical friends, family, and acquaintances is, “So is the hospital really like Grey’s Anatomy? I’ve heard Scrubs is the most realistic medical TV show!” In fact, I remember once being told (back when Grey’s Anatomy was all the rage, circa the post-Super Bowl bomb episode, but … Continue reading »
During this month’s Radiology rotation, I spent a day in the hospital mammography clinic observing mammograms, breast ultrasounds, and needle-guided biopsies. While I really enjoyed interacting with some incredible women and thought my radiology course was both educational and practical, those are stories best left for another time. This story is about when the gravity … Continue reading »
Today I can put my feet up and breathe a sign of relief, because I am officially halfway finished interviewing for residency! The last few weeks have been a complete whirlwind of traveling, resident dinners, and dry-cleaning trips, but I can honestly say I’ve enjoyed every minute, and I am happy to share some of … Continue reading »
I was in the midst of a 3-week geriatrics elective when I curiously read Is Geriatric Medicine Terminally Ill?, an article in the American College of Physicians (ACP) publication, Annals of Internal Medicine. In short, the article stated that since its creation in 1988, the field originally created to care for the complex medical needs … Continue reading »
When I was asked to write some advice for rising MSIIIs, I had to take a step back; after all, I still have nearly 12 weeks left in my own 3rd year and feel as though I haven’t truly mastered it. Regardless, while brainstorming for tricks and tidbits to pass a long, I ended up … Continue reading »
I am proud to say that April 1st marks the official one-year anniversary of http://www.md2bgrecoa3.com! During the year, I’ve learned a lot about myself, defined my future career goals, made some wonderful professional connections, and most importantly, have been able to fully explore and unite two of my favorite interests – media and medicine. One … Continue reading »
Every career has that one question that is notoriously hated by all. For nurses, that question is, “So, why didn’t you want to be a doctor?” For teachers, it’s questions about the age-old adage, “Those who can’t do, teach.” For medical students, that question is, “So, do you know what you want to do?” It’s … Continue reading »
If you’re one of the skeptics who needs to have “a reason” to engage in social media, I have two words for you: freelance writing. Of course, the other benefits that come from social media usage – mentorship, professional networking, policy and legislation discussions, current events trending, and plain ol’ open dialogs – are way … Continue reading »
I have a confession to make. Lately I’ve been doing some soul-searching regarding the future of my social media presence. It started at a lecture I attended a few weeks ago, where students and residents were cautioned to avoid public social media profiles and blogging. It came up again one morning while I was discussing … Continue reading »
