After months (actually, let’s be real, years!) of diligent preparation for Step 1 and nearly a month of waiting for my results, I am happy to share that I have passed the infamous, anxiety-provoking exam! We had received news that we would receive our scores on the second Wednesday into our first clerkship, so (with […]
Steps in the Right Direction
When people ask me how medical school is going, I usually describe it as a time vortex: as soon as a new theme begins, it seems I put my head down attending lectures, studying diligently each day, and answering practice questions until our exam a short two to three weeks later…after which I’m able to […]
The Waiting Game
The waiting game after taking an exam is probably up there with going to the dentist and getting my oil changed on my list of my not-so-favorite things to do. There’s always anxiety surrounding the exam, but after I’ve closed my computer at the close of my exam, there’s nothing I can do but hope […]
