Stay Safe: A Mantra for New Residents

The first year of residency has never been easy. The jump one must make from medical student to doctor feels insurmountable in those early months of July. And the trend beyond that is not linear. It gets easier some weeks and harder during others. But for those of us that ... Read more

Hillary Mullan

Updated June 22, 2022 by Hillary Mullan

surgical specialties

Dealing With The Unexpected

I’ve officially begun my interview trial! I’ll catalog more about my experiences as I go, but just as I was beginning this experience, I went through something rather personal and unexpected. I had not seen ... Read more

Adelle

Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle

mental health in medical school

Caring for Your Mental Health in Medical School

Medical school is characterized, and often caricatured, by the immense levels of stress that plague students throughout their four-year education. While you may not be able to decrease the frequency of tests and assignments in ... Read more

Casey Paton

Updated June 24, 2022 by Casey Paton

Medical Spouse

Self-Care Is Not Selfish

We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at in their medical journey, they’re likely feeling stressed and overwhelmed. As their partner, it’s impossible for you to not be ... Read more

Amy Rakowczyk

Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk

Three New Year’s Resolutions for Medical Students

Winter break is the perfect time for medical students to take a step back to relax, re-assess, and re-engage for the remainder of the academic year. Below are three resolutions that all medical students should ... Read more

Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney