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My name is Emily, and I am a third year Internal Medicine Resident in Phoenix, Arizona. I live with my husband Nicholas and my daughters Anika and Ayla. I hope you enjoy my blog!
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ER
This month I’m rotating in Emergency Medicine. It is one of my last “required” rotations, and it’s a rotation that I was not at all excited for. One thing I’ve learned on previous Internal Medicine rotations is that a lot … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Rotations
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Here and Now
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about my future. As I’ve mentioned before I’ve starting looking ahead and thinking about fellowships after residency – something I never thought I would even consider. I’m starting to make plans for … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Medical Specialty, Residency, Rotations
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ICU Part II
I finished my month in the ICU. And, believe it or not, I really, really liked it. I know, I know. My last blog post I said how much I hated the ICU and how I would never want to … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Family Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Residency, Rotations
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ICU
I’ve officially survived my first week in the ICU! I wish I could be happier about it, but I’m really just exhausted, and I coming down with some kind of bug. I don’t even want to think about the different … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Rotations
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The Difficult Part
I’ve learned a lot so far in medical school. Especially over the past year and a half of clinical rotations. But there is still a skill I need to master. The one thing that doesn’t seem to be getting any … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Baby, Marriage, Medical School, Patient, Rotations
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Night Float
I successfully survived a week of Night Float! My limited experience working night shifts led me to believe it was going to be a rough week, and it was, but the night shift isn’t so bad. It’s pretty long – … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Rotations
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Sub Internship
Apologies all around for my long absence from the blog scene. I would like to say I’ve been super busy and just couldn’t find the time, but the truth is I’ve just gotten lazy in my old age. 27 takes … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Patient, Residency, Rotations, White Coat
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Lung Transplant II
Today was my last day in lung transplants. I’m definitely going to miss this rotation. I have been so blessed to get to work with such an amazing team and to meet so many incredible patients during this past month. The … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Body Donation, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Rotations
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Lung Transplant
I am currently on a Lung Transplant rotation, and this past week I got to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of traveling with the team to procure a set of lungs for one of our patients. This is unlike any other rotation … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Anatomy Lab, Body Donation, Gross Anatomy, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Rotations
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Summer’s End
I survived the summer! I made it through my month as a single-mom on a Cardiology rotation, and I am happy to say my husband is back in Phoenix. He actually started his new job as a flight instructor today! … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby, Marriage, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Residency, Rotations, Travel
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