Who would have thought that this would be 2020? COVID-19 has changed so much. There have been disappointing times and lots of sacrifices have been made. A career in medicine, as a physician, is truly a calling. Starting a psychiatry residency in the middle of a pandemic has been quite the experience. I was able […]
First Month of Intern Year: Part Two
So, if you read Part One of my First Month of Intern Year, then you’ll know I started on Psychiatry Emergency Services—12-hr shifts Monday through Friday. One of the hardest parts about that was not having time to do real-life things, especially during the pandemic. By the time I left the hospital, everything was closed. […]
Thoughts on Professionalism
Ever since I can remember, I have always associated the characteristic of professionalism with a practicing physician. To me, professionalism exemplifies the relationship between medicine and society, forming the basis of patient-physician trust. I think we can all agree that professional etiquette is a key component to a successful career in medicine. During my first […]
