It often seems like the first two years of medical school has become a glorified USMLE Step 1 prep session. Schools that “teach to the boards” are lauded; any material covered that is not on Step 1 is ignored. In addition, the amount of resources that are “required” to do well on the exam is […]
Take a Brain Break!
While studying, I find lately that I can lose myself for hours and not even realize that I have been sitting for that long. When I stand up, I have the worst pain in my legs and back, as well as a stiff neck. I noticed this more lately since starting my last semester of […]
BRING YOUR OWN GUTS!
Over the holiday break, one of my highlights was being able to attend the College Football Playoffs National Championship game in Tampa, Florida. I’m not sure how many of you follow college football, but this is the second year in a row that the Clemson Tigers made it to nationals against Alabama. For those also […]