Sometimes, you just need a break! In medical school, between all the classes and studying and lectures, it’s highly important to take multiple breaks in order to stay sane and keep a level head. There are ways to still become inspired and focused on getting the job done, even while taking a break. Whenever I […]
Avoiding Burnout Before the Holidays
As just an OMS-1, I can already tell the importance of maintaining work-life balance. It is extremely easy to find yourself burnt out coming into your final block exam of the semester (as I am), but it is highly important to finish strong. The following are tips I have included in order to keep the […]
When Pestilence Prevails
“When pestilence prevails, it is their duty to face the danger, and to continue their labors for the alleviation of the suffering people, even at the risk of their own lives.” –American Medical Association, Principles of Medical Ethics, 1903 I found this quote in a biomedical ethics textbook. It was presented as an example of […]
