Last week every osteopathic medical school celebrated mental health week. Approximately 400 physians commit suicide every single year. That is one an eye-opening, yet extremely saddening statistic. Part of being a physician and a medical student is putting your sanity first. Even though it is easy said, it is something I even struggle to practice […]
Taking a Mental and Physical Break
It’s okay to forget about your obligations for a bit and just detox from life! During my month-long holiday trip in Colombia, South America, this is exactly what I did. It was so refreshing to forget the stressors of my life for a bit, and just enjoy/explore a beautiful new place and culture. I spent […]
Preventing Burnout
We’ve all had our days of wanting to just quit. Whether it’s an unruly patient treating you like a slave, or a preceptor drilling you question after question. You are not alone if you feel like you just can’t bare one more day of going to work or school. Things add up, stressors build, and […]
