As part of my ambulatory medicine clerkship, I rotate through the practices of different physicians. One of my clerkship settings takes place in a concierge medicine practice, that is, a practice where patients pay a yearly fee, and in return they have longer appointments and round the clock access to their doctor. It’s, at times, […]
The Last Day of Medical School
On a bulletin board at home, my parents have a picture of me and my neighbors on the first day of first grade. We all waited on the corner by a pile of boulders we called “the rocks.” I still remember that feeling: getting up in the morning, putting on my backpack, and knowing I […]
To Those Starting Medical School
Congratulations to those of you who have acceptances! And to those still on wait-lists or who didn’t receive an acceptance this year, keep your head highs and hopes up. For those starting medical school this summer, the best piece of advice I can offer is to keep your mind open and heart set on what’s […]
