I just completed my four-week outpatient sub-internship in urgent care, and I must admit that prior to this rotation, I did not know exactly what purpose urgent care served. Over the past four weeks through many provider complaints about what was unnecessarily getting triaged to them, I have learned what urgent care is and what […]
When the Diagnosis Becomes Clear
Prior to going to the ED to get worked up for my blurry vision, my friend and I did our own limited eye exam in my apartment and successfully diagnosed me with a corneal abrasion/ulcer. All it took was a picture, history-taking, and comparison with online images. After this incident as well as my diagnosing […]
Working in the Intensive Care Unit
For the past four weeks, I have worked in the intensive care unit (ICU) as a requirement for my medical school’s fourth-year graduation coursework. Although I was a bit nervous about working in the ICU, I am so thankful for all the learning that has come from this rotation. The ICU for those that might […]
