I’ve spent all summer rotating on sub-Is (sub-internships, i.e., senior electives where you essentially act as an intern to show residency programs your ability) on trauma and critical care services, both in rural New Hampshire and inner-city St. Louis. And while the demographics are completely different, the skillset of trauma surgeons is relatively universal. Throughout […]
My Journey: Choosing Surgery
Now that I was starting med school, it was time to figure out which specialties I was interested in so I could start planning for my future and ultimately, The Match. Our first term we started with anatomy, which ended up being my favorite course and, conveniently, the one I did the best in. I […]
Making Myself 100% For the Transition to Residency
Finally. Residency. I have to be completely honest when I say that I never actually expected this day to come. I had a countdown on my watch for graduation and I remember when the days were in the triple digits. Having graduated this past weekend, I am so thankful and grateful for the opportunity to […]
