The time between your first and second year of medical school is typically called “The Last Summer.” That is because it is the last time you have little to do. There are no USMLE, residency applications, or, if all goes well, a job. Unfortunately, for my school, this was not 100% the case. The summer […]
Insane in the Brain
Being in medical school can often make you feel like you are functioning in chaos. There are many things to learn and assignments to complete, but there is beauty in all the madness. My second term’s nervous system and behavior sciences block was among the most difficult. The brain is a very complex organ. I […]
Digestion & Metabolism – Yummm
Healthy eating habits are difficult to keep, but maintaining a healthy diet during medical school is a whole other battlefield. I love Taco Bell! However, I try to make meals at home most of the time and limit my food outings to once a week or less. Home cooked meals not only make you feel […]
Let’s Talk About Sex, Baby
Many of us go into medical school in relationships and come out differently. At the same time, I do not know what the future holds for my relationship, so far so good. My partner is my at home patient, cheerleader and best friend. He understands that I need to focus on working towards my career […]
Cardiac, Pulmonary & Renal Systems
CPR, also known as the cardiac, pulmonary and renal systems, was my least favorite module. It was physiology based and I felt like I did not really know how to tackle the section. What I found helpful was to talk out functions and pathways with my study group. I also did several practice questions from […]