This year, the holidays are tinged with a note of anxiety. In years past Thanksgiving was a time to gather and nurture old relationships. It was a busy time where I would plan on at least half a dozen feasts between various groups of family and friends. But this year each interaction was carefully weighed […]
First Day on the COVID Ward
I pressed the dome of my N95 solidly onto my face and stretched the tight yellow straps over my head. Next came the face shield—hurriedly 3D printed at a local university when demand had far outpaced the supply—which was hung vigilantly in front of my mask and glasses. I was now ready to enter the […]
Holiday Gifts for Med Students
For my last holiday season in medical school, I decided to put together a list of some of the best gift ideas for a medical student in your life. These are some of the essentials that have helped me through these last three and a half years, and I think that these can be a […]