Working in the pediatric section of a hospital is significantly different than working in outpatient pediatrics. The first thing that stood out to me was the sheer variety of cases. Compared to outpatient, inpatient pediatrics ranged from neurological issues to UTIs. To me, this was very useful because I was always learning something new. In […]
Staying Human in Medical School
The road to becoming a physician is certainly a long and tedious one. Some might even consider it “soul sucking.” With just a year of medical school under my belt, I have already found that it can be very easy to lose track of why I started this journey in the first place. Studies have […]
Beyond Bearing Witness
Death is universal. The finest doctor in the world can often take no action to alter the trajectory of a sick patient. And so, often, the role of a doctor is to bear witness to death, to guide a patient on their journey towards the end of their life. In this, a good doctor can […]
