One thing that has startled me since starting rotations is the prevalence of psychiatric conditions. So many patients that come to the hospital have underlying psych conditions that no one addresses and often do not even bother to elicit. However, psych conditions can play a huge role in medical disease prognosis, treatment adherence, and even […]
A (Long) Day in the Life of a Medical Student
A pretty common perception of medical students that I hear all the time is that we “study all day.” Which is, sadly, somewhat true. But there are other things we do on occasion, whether they are hobbies, research projects, or extracurricular activities that we are passionate about. Here’s a little snapshot into my day today, which […]
Calm Before the 6 month Storm
Break has begun. It is time to rest and relax. My family is now in Minnesota, so I will be having a white Christmas. I also must prepare for the storm. The storm of studying that awaits before the USMLE Step 1 Exam. My extracurriculars are going to start to dwindle. I must hand over […]
