Have you heard of the cortisol effect? This concept was first introduced to me during my first year when I was experiencing severe test-taking anxiety. I am talking about heart pounding, palms sweaty, ready to make a break for it before the test even began. It was so bad that often times I would blank, […]
Breast Cancer Awareness
As you may already know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month! This illness is very dear to my heart because I have had two very close family friends who have battled cancer most of their lives. One of these women who I have grown close to told me that before her mastectomy she thought that […]
Preparing for Boards During Year II
Second-year started with my favorite course: genitourinary! Second-year also means getting ready for boards which will be coming up the beginning of June. As an osteopathic student, we have to take COMLEX Level 1 and have the option of taking USMLE Step 1. The two exams are very similar in content except for the osteopathic […]
