Foundations of medicine is the module that gets your feet wet when you are starting medical school. It was the first of three courses for me during term one. Often, a variation of this block is the introductory module every medical student must take. It can be a healthy GPA booster. Foundations is a lot […]
The Musculoskeletal System
Oh boy! This module was rugged for me because the last time I took an anatomy class was in high school. I avoided it like a plague. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I told myself I did not need to take these courses because I would have to do so again in medical school. I was […]
Exam Stress
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 […]