Monthly Archives: April 2015

Suicide Among Physicians

Posted on April 29, 2015 by emilyehoward

A little over a year ago I wrote a post called “Scary Stats.”  In it I talked about the high rate of suicide among physicians.  This week those stats hit close to home, as I learned about a fellow student … Continue reading →

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Just the Med Student

Posted on April 23, 2015 by emilyehoward

Only one more week to go of Ob/Gyn, and I cannot wait for this rotation to be over!  I am actually surprised by how much I dislike Ob/Gyn.  I knew it wasn’t for me a long time ago, but I … Continue reading →

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Why I Hate Ob/Gyn

Posted on April 18, 2015 by emilyehoward

I’m halfway through my Ob/Gyn rotation.  Even before I began this rotation, I was 100% sure this wasn’t going to be the specialty for me.  Now, more than ever, I’m sure I don’t want to do Ob/Gyn. I started out … Continue reading →

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When it Rains…

Posted on April 11, 2015 by emilyehoward

Have you ever heard that saying, “When it rains, it pours”?  That pretty much describes my life right now.  In the past two months I’ve had a UTI, the stomach flu, and a sinus infection.  My baby has had an … Continue reading →

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Ob/Gyn

Posted on April 7, 2015 by emilyehoward

This week I will start a new rotation – my final core rotation of third year before beginning electives.  The rotation is OB/GYN, or obstetrics and gynecology for those not down with the lingo.  With the exception or surgery, this … Continue reading →

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