As a current medical student, I’m often asked to give people tips on “getting into medical school.” It’s somewhat of an awkward conversation, as I don’t really like the idea of difficult to negotiate gateways to education in general, and I’d like education to be a lot more egalitarian and open and available. However, these […]
Where did February go?
The month of February was a blur! Between exams, elections, and life, it really doesn’t feel like it ever happened. So the highlights, killed yet another exam, enjoyed a little time with my family, and I managed to plan an awesome event for our SNMA on obesity awareness. Also, I ran for my school’s senator position […]
All Paths Can Lead to Med School
In this post, I thought I’d take a moment to speak to pre-med and high school students interested in medicine. I wanted to share how pursuing your passions outside of (or including) the basic sciences can be an asset for a career in medicine. One of the most common questions I hear from high school, […]