November marks the end of my internal medicine rotation and the start of surgery. Typically, any surgery rotation consists of about 4-6 weeks in general surgery, and 4-6 weeks rotating through sub specialties. My surgery rotation is beginning with the sub-specialties, specifically an anesthesia rotation this week, and so far I’m loving it. It’s kind […]
How to Know When its Time to Rest
I’ve been so excited for my break. Internal medicine is over and I’m getting an opportunity to really recharge. Well, right now it’s more so I’m laying on my sofa with my box of tissues and decaf tea. Why, you ask? Because it’s official, I’m sick. At some point you have to continue to ask […]
The Many Definitions of Medicine
When medical school classmates ask me which specialty I am applying into for residency, I answer “medicine.” That word makes sense amongst medical students, but when family friends ask me the same question and I respond with the same answer, I receive quizzical looks. For clarification, a residency program in “medicine” is shorthand for internal […]
