Medical school is stressful. We’re trying to learn volumes and volumes of information while remaining hypervigilant and paranoid about our grades. We prep for exams that determine which careers we can possibly get into. I just came across a meta-analysis published in December 2016 in JAMA that tried to determine the prevalence of depression, depressive symptoms […]
Importance of Well Being: Part One
As a medical student, I find myself experiencing stress and anxiety sometimes. I imagine I’m not alone. As a medical student, I also tend to forget that I am human and need time to take care of myself. Back in March of 2016, I attended the national American Medical Student Association (AMSA) conference in Washington, […]
