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 in a row without a …
Paving the Road to Medical School
The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t come from a medical family, …
10 Signs You're an Intern
1. 2 Days off in a row = Vacation! In high school, I looked forward to winter break, spring break, …
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 year. No longer able to …
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 Hall to accept my diploma. …
Up in Smoke: The Challenges of Physician Burnout
The days are long, the nights short – unless you’re on call or night float, in which case that is …
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 sure you are very excited …
Breaking Bad (News, That Is)
My stomach sunk. The results of the biopsy were back and it was not good. I had met Ms. Jones …
Of Capacity and Communication
I am about 45 minutes from the end of my night float shift, that dangerous hour all residents learn to …
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 have been an easy question …
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 being on night float in …
An Intern Gives Thanks
On Thanksgiving, while many my friends and family gather around the table with roasted turkey and a second helping of …
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 a considerable dose of ambition. …
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 realized it was an exquisitely …
An Apology from a Resident
Part apology, part advice and explanation, from a resident to medical students.
Speaking Out On Suicide
There is no simple solution to physician suicide, but it begins with awareness and discussion.
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 there you will enjoy. I’ve …
5 Steps to Preparing for Your Medical School Interviews
Taking steps to prepare for your interviews will reduce stress and strengthen your performance.
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.
De-Stress the Distress of Medical School: A prescription for stress reduction
Working to manage stressors can prevent medical school stress from taking a long-term toll on your well-being.