Now that I’ve gotten medical school under my belt, I have moved onto the next step—residency, specifically intern year. You can say my wish list has changed a bit. It’s still the most wonderful time of year, and with that comes yummier food, holiday music, and much needed time with family to make priceless memories. […]
Holiday Gift Ideas for the Doctor-in-Training
With the holidays upon us, you might be wondering what gift might be useful or meaningful for a medical student. I’ve put together a list of tools and nifty things that I think any medical student would want to have. Stethoscope: A stethoscope is always a good choice as every medical student will need one […]
Fake Patients with Fake Symptoms: the Standardized Patient Experience
Palms sweaty, heart racing, and after what I hope comes across as a poised knock on the door, I walk into the mock exam room at our school’s Patient Simulation and Clinical Competency Center. It looks like the generic doctor’s office I have been to a million times for the flu, my athletic physical, and several […]
