I’ve started realizing and coming to terms with the reality that there will always be work to do. I will always have some sort of exam or assessment to prepare for, some sort of research responsibilities, some sort of leadership responsibilities. Initially I’d let an exam keep me holed up at home all week and weekend, whether […]
Med School, Middle School
The role of the medical student is a confusing one, and not just for the student, but for the rest of the team, for other healthcare professionals, and also for patients. Once, before afternoon rounds on general surgery, I was on a computer in the hallway looking up lab results for patients, dressed in surgical […]
The “Fear of Missing Out” Problem
Third year is a time of immense change—there is much learning to be done and many decisions to be made. On reflecting on my own growth over the last several months and where my trajectory seems to be leading me, I’ve come to understand the immense power of YOLO and FOMO in shaping life’s path. […]
