Honestly, I hoped to walk out of finishing taking Step 1 with a little more spring in my step. To be even more explicit, the seemingly benign 280 questions kicked my medical student butt. It’s frustrating to work so hard for something to ultimately feel as though you haven’t performed to your potential. During the […]
My last rotation of 3rd year
Rule number 1 of all schooling: The end of the year is rough! I’m pretty sure that everyone has experienced the dragging of the end of the school year. No, it’s not really related to the clerkship, it’s just the way the end feels. And then you finish. Endorphins are released and you wonder, “Why […]
How to Date a Med Student Part 2: My Experience
As explained in my last blog, dating in med school can be challenging. Beginning a new relationship can be exciting yet stressful, and maintaining a solid relationship can be both comforting, but also difficult with packed schedules. I have been incredibly lucky to be dating an awesome guy and consider myself even luckier that he’s […]