Ever since I was twelve years old, I’ve had a blog. Naturally, I knew I wanted to start one to document my medical school journey but it was a struggle to feel motivated to write about my experiences. It wasn’t until I was approached by Merck Manuals during my third-year that I really felt compelled […]
Amanda’s Top 3 Posts
Have you seen them yet? Check out Amanda’s 3 most popular posts on the Merck Manuals Med Student Stories blog: Tips for Shining on Your Surgery Rotations Learning How To Be A Morning Person How to Stay Healthy in Rotations During Flu Season
Marathon runners who suddenly die.
I recently became aware of marathon runners who have suddenly died. Recently, a 42-year-old man died in London, England during a marathon, and two men, aged, 31 and 35, died in North Carolina while completing a half-marathon. Why did the incidence of healthy people dying in marathons take a steep incline in the recent years? […]
