I would experience a break out and congestion a few days before every exam. My immune system was on the floor! Taking care of yourself during stressful times is crucial to success. Every morning, I make sure to take my vitamins. I get mine delivered by Care/of . I had help selecting which vitamins are […]
Burnout IS REAL
Prior to medical school, I never believed in burnout. I am truly not sure why. Believe me, it exists! I noticed it happening to me after my third exam of the semester. During my first term, I had seven exams. I felt lethargic and did not care about how well I was doing. I did […]
Medical School: Online
I was in the ninth grade when I decided to pursue a career in medicine. Little did I know that would start medical school online in the middle of a global pandemic. Throughout undergrad, I found online courses to be more challenging than those that were in-person. I was hesitant to experience such a pivotal […]
Term One – Done!
Going into term one, people told me medical school was like “drinking out of a fire hydrant.” FALSE! While graduate school can be overwhelming, getting in was the most challenging part thus far. Above all, I prefer the pancake analogy: Medical school is like eating five pancakes daily, but whatever you do not eat today […]