It seems as if mMindfulness and wellness are becoming more mainstream in medical curriculum. Our school has hired staff just to promote these two domains. And during my interview season, multiple Program Directors discussed how they incorporated mindfulness and wellness into their curriculum. For me, I never really understood these concepts. Even before medical school, […]
How to be Successful During an Away Surgery Sub-I
I was told that for surgery, it is a double-edged sword to do an away sub-internship. Unlike specialty surgical programs, there is not as much pressure to audition for residencies with away rotations. Away rotations can only hurt you since you have to learn a brand new computer system, locate the bathrooms, work on unfamiliar […]
The Courage of the Non-Combatant: Reflections from Trauma Surgeons
I’ve spent all summer rotating on sub-Is (sub-internships, i.e., senior electives where you essentially act as an intern to show residency programs your ability) on trauma and critical care services, both in rural New Hampshire and inner-city St. Louis. And while the demographics are completely different, the skillset of trauma surgeons is relatively universal. Throughout […]
