When we first started learning all the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand muscles in anatomy, I felt extremely helpless. There were SO many muscles in the forearm that sounded so similar, with such long names – flexor carpi radialis, extensor carpi radialis, flexor digitorum radialis, etc. It didn’t help that the muscles were pretty difficult […]
Self-Care While Studying
Studying for the didactic years of medical school and Steps 1 and 2 can be mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and even physically challenging. Here are some self-care tips I’ve learned over the past few years of school that have helped me be the healthiest version of me I can be during these grueling times: Be comfortable […]
One more Step!
As I’m writing this blog, I’m just a few days out from taking Step 2 Clinical Knowledge, and it. Feels. Amazing! Last summer, taking Step 1 before starting third year of school was terrifying because it was our first real standardized exam of medical school. Step 1 is the true culmination of two intense years […]
