Through my experience in the field thus far, the problem I have noted is the lack of communication between grass-root realities and the organizations designed to help them. When dealing with diverse communities, it is important to understand the context they are placed in to better help them. I believe I can only achieve this […]
Being Non-Traditional: The New Normal
So in late June, I celebrated my (gasp!) 30th birthday, with some friends who aren’t in medical school (these are necessary if you ask me). While they are out in the real world, making a salary, buying houses, learning how to fold their laundry properly, I am 0 for 3. And I’m completely happy with […]
Standing Out: Securing Strong LORs for Med School
Now that I’m two years deep in med school, and have a lot of good friends on the Admissions Committee here, I wanted to share some knowledge that may be helpful for any students who are currently applying. Yes, May/June is the time of year when many pre-meds are polishing their applications and are about […]
