Every so often, I like to share my personal opinions in order for you to get a physician’s perspective. It is good to know what the doctor you are shadowing may be thinking about you or expecting from you. It may help those of you meeting that physician at a conference, when asking for a […]
This is not your standard blog about interviews. I am not about to write to you about what to say and not say or what to wear or not wear. Those can be found in other blogs (here and here). I want to focus on the things nobody tells you about these interviews. This blog is […]
I’m sure many of you are familiar with the tragic story of the infamous Dr. Death. The story was brilliantly told through a 6-episode series podcast which I found to be captivating and horrifying. I experienced emotions of anger, anticipation, sorrow, frustration, and bewilderment. I often had to keep myself from yelling as I listened […]
I’ve watched literally thousands of premeds on their journey to medicine. Some are successful and some are not. Like anything in life, repeated exposure to something allows you to appreciate patterns, both subtle and overt. One of the more obvious patterns is evident when I receive that great news, “I got into medical school!” Many […]
Such a simple phrase, yet it’s presence and absence can carry so much weight. Saying “thank you” can offer benefits to you and the receiving party. This sign of gratitude has been shown to make us happier, improve motivation and productivity, strengthen relationships, and cultivate a positive environment. The other day, my wife received a […]
If not careful, poor time management skills can derail your medical school dreams. I hate to say this but it does not get easier as you progress through your training. Medical school will test your efficiency to the max. You will relish every free second and with each new stage in life, you will have […]
Many of you know that I am a huge proponent of medical conferences and have met a number of you at some of these. Unfortunately, as a premedical student, I did not take advantage of these opportunities and it remains one of the top things I would do differently if I had the opportunity to […]
There I was, about to present at Duke University Medicine Grand Rounds for the first time. I was about to share a few interesting cases in front of a room full of some of the brightest minds I had ever met. There would likely be at least one or two Nobel laureates in attendance. And […]
After my last blog, a few of you brought up a very important topic I hadn’t really looked deep into before. I mentioned briefly how starting medical school stirred up anxiety and self-doubt. I questioned if I was smart enough for medical school. I wondered if I could keep up with my classmates. Would there […]
The 4 years of medical school can shape you in ways you can never imagine. You will learn so much about yourself. You will push yourself to new limits. New lifelong friendships will blossom. You will be awake while the rest of the world sleeps and experience things few people will ever encounter. Many will […]
Recent Blogs
