Tag: medical school
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When is their surgery?
Lately, I have been on my surgery rotation for medical school. This is a unique rotation because I am given the opportunity to observe many different procedures. Sometimes I can even “scrub in”, which is medical jargon for assisting the surgeon. At the start of my day, I go to the locker room and don…
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God Gave Me a Shot
I walked into the patient room, he looked at me, and immediately screamed with all his might. This was horror film type of shriek. It may have been that I look like a monster being sleep deprived and without any coffee, or the fact that I was wearing a white coat. This patient was a…
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Flying Needles and Choosing Medicine
During college I shadowed a physician. This physician was a little unique because he did house calls. I really enjoyed this because it allowed me to step foot into the patient’s entire life. I saw houses that looked perfect on the outside but when stepping inside I realized just exactly why the patient must have…
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The Stranger Who Changed My Life
Have you ever felt your life change in but an instant? Most of you may know what I am talking about. Maybe, the moment a loved one passed away? Or, the moment you fell in love with your future spouse? Possibly, when you won an award for something? Those moments are great and all, but…
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I Just Don’t Know: Part 3
I am here, now what? How much longer until I get to the end? Why is it so cold in this room? Where is my sweatshirt? What does God have in store for me? Why do I question everything? Why is the flow so hard to go with? How do I be better? When can…
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Why.I.Keep.Going.
It’s that time of the year again. What time? The time of the year when every pre-med out there questions his or her life choices. Our brains becomes flooded with statements like… “What are you doing to yourself?” “You are tired. Kick your feet up and just take a nice long nap. Forget about the…
Wandering in Wonder Today 