I walked into my first rotation with a stethoscope and granola bar in my pocket and a LOT of nerves. I had no idea what to expect. I knew I had to impress my preceptor (which I imagined was easier said than done) and ace my shelf exam because this ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Republished with permission from here. I spent one year working full-time as a pharmacy technician at a high-volume community pharmacy prior to entering medical school. Besides learning the intricacies of billing and the dispensing process, ... Read more
Sarayna Schock
Updated June 26, 2022 by Sarayna Schock
I knew residency was going to be hard. I had anticipated the long hours, weeks in a row without a two-day weekend (which, in an attempt to see the glass as half full, I have ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Reposted from here with permission. As a medical student, I always carry naloxone in my backpack. Naloxone is the antidote for opioid overdoses, and is readily available at most pharmacies in Boston. My medical school, ... Read more
Jawad Husain
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jawad Husain
Republished with permission from here. Although there is really never a right time to die or even witness death, it is important to acknowledge that death is a reality, and one to which all health ... Read more
George Prousi
Updated June 20, 2019 by George Prousi
Clinical training is filled with hidden lessons that aren't found in any textbook.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle