After finishing my OB/GYN rotation, I started my psychiatry rotation. I was assigned to the inpatient psychiatry unit at a neighboring hospital, which has been quite the experience so far. Coming off of 11 hour days and almost 60 hour work weeks on OB/GYN, the relatively shorter days were welcomed with open arms: I am usually […]
Fourth-Year Planning
It feels like just yesterday I was writing about the stress surrounding taking Step 1, and now, I’m in my second to last rotation of my third year of med school! Now is the time of year that we have begun to think about scheduling our fourth-year, which includes two Step 2 exams (Clinical Knowledge, […]
Night Float Tips
During our clinical years of med school and residency, night float and 24-hour shifts can feel like a cruel, but somewhat exciting rite of passage. Here are some tips to help you survive those strange hour shifts: Pack meals. And snacks. And make sure you’re eating them! Your body might be confused by the funny hours you’re asking it […]
