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Megan Riddle

Megan Riddle, MS MD Ph.D., is board certified in both adult psychiatry and consult liaison psychiatry. She attended Western Washington University and received a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish with minors in Latin and English before deciding she wanted to pursue a career in medicine and research. She received a Master’s in Biology at Western Washington University with an emphasis in genetics and then went to Weill Cornell Medical College where she earned a medical degree as well as a PhD in neuroscience. She completed her residency training in psychiatry at the University of Washington, where she was chief resident, before completing a fellowship in consult liaison psychiatry, also at the University of Washington. She is currently a Courtesy Clinical Instructor with the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and enjoys teaching and supervising residents.
challenges

Residency and The Match

5 Things in Residency That I Didn’t Expect to be Hard (But Were)

I knew residency was going to be hard. I had anticipated the long hours, weeks ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: February 23, 2017

Pre-Medical

Paving the Road to Medical School

The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: August 17, 2016

Residency and The Match

10 Signs You're an Intern

1. 2 Days off in a row = Vacation! In high school, I looked forward ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: July 10, 2015

students with disabilities

Residency and The Match

5 Reasons Intern Year is Better Than Medical School

I had a certain level of (I thought well-justified) terror anticipating the start of intern ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: June 26, 2015

Medical School

5 Mistakes I Made in Med School (So You Don’t Have To)

It has been nearly a year now since I walked across the stage at Carnegie ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: June 12, 2015

Healthcare News and Policy

Up in Smoke: The Challenges of Physician Burnout

The days are long, the nights short – unless you’re on call or night float, ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: June 5, 2015

Residency and The Match

Tips from the Trenches: 5 Tips for Surviving Intern Year

Dear Incoming Interns, Congratulations on matching and reaching the end of medical school! I am ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: May 22, 2015

Healthcare News and Policy

Breaking Bad (News, That Is)

My stomach sunk. The results of the biopsy were back and it was not good. ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: April 20, 2015

Medical

Of Capacity and Communication

I am about 45 minutes from the end of my night float shift, that dangerous ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: February 27, 2015

Pre-Medical

When Did You Know You Wanted to be a Doctor?

When did you know you wanted to be a doctor? the pre-med asked. Maybe it should ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: February 13, 2015

Medical School

Getting your Zzzzzz’s: Struggling with sleep in medical school and beyond

“To sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there’s the rub” ~ Hamlet The irony of ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: December 5, 2014

Medical School

An Intern Gives Thanks

On Thanksgiving, while many my friends and family gather around the table with roasted turkey ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: November 27, 2014

Medical School

Doing Small Things Great: A practical guide to contributing to your team as an MS3

“Go forth and do great things.” – Anonymous No one gets into medical school without ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: November 24, 2014

Medical School

An Introvert’s Survival Guide: How to function (and flourish) in medical school as an introvert

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle Even at the time, I ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: November 17, 2014

Residency and The Match

An Apology from a Resident

Part apology, part advice and explanation, from a resident to medical students.

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: September 15, 2014

Healthcare News and Policy

Speaking Out On Suicide

There is no simple solution to physician suicide, but it begins with awareness and discussion.

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: September 8, 2014

Medical

What’s in Your iTunes? Podcasts for the Medically Minded

Whether your goal is education or entertainment, there is likely a medically oriented podcast out ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: July 23, 2014

Pre-Medical

5 Steps to Preparing for Your Medical School Interviews

Taking steps to prepare for your interviews will reduce stress and strengthen your performance.

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: June 13, 2014

Pre-Health

Fighting the Blank Page: Tips for Starting Your Personal Statement

Writing a personal statement is challenging, but these tips can get you headed in the right direction.

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: June 2, 2014

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