Category Archives: Medical Student

What I Love About Being an Intern

Posted on December 14, 2016 by emilyehoward

As promised in my prior blog post, I’ve been trying to focus on the good in my life.  This month of ambulatory rotation has been a much-needed breath of fresh air.  I’ve caught up on my sleep.  I’ve been cooking … Continue reading →

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The Scorpion

Posted on June 29, 2016 by emilyehoward

I’m not sure which was the more terrifying experience for me this week: finding a scorpion in my living room or starting Intern year in the ICU.  We’ll call it a tie. There is such a huge jump from being … Continue reading →

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Becoming a Doctor

Posted on June 7, 2016 by emilyehoward

It’s official.  I’m FINALLY  a doctor.  And, I’ve got to say, it’s pretty much exactly as I pictured it would be.  Now I can just relax and start cashing my giant paychecks.  I’ve basically just been too busy deciding what to … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons that Medical School has Taught Me

Posted on April 29, 2016 by emilyehoward

As my medical school education comes to a close, I find myself reflecting back on the last four years of my life and the things that I’ve learned.  I’ve learned a lot about medicine – how to diagnose and treat … Continue reading →

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Married in Med School III

Posted on April 15, 2016 by emilyehoward

This past week my husband gave me a graduation gift.  He bought me a dress I had been wanting for my upcoming graduation.  I was so excited about the dress and really touched that he got me a gift.  But the … Continue reading →

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I Am My Own First Patient

Posted on March 28, 2016 by emilyehoward

I am my own first patient. These are the words that inspired me to begin my journey as a med student blogger.  Four years later and  I’m still at it!  The time has flown since I received my acceptance letter … Continue reading →

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Neuro ICU

Posted on March 25, 2016 by emilyehoward

Things I’ve Learned This Month Don’t ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Don’t ride a motorcycle even if you have a helmet. Just don’t ride a motorcycle. Alcohol and guns don’t mix. Russian Roulette is never a good idea. Think … Continue reading →

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Match Day

Posted on March 21, 2016 by emilyehoward

Last Friday was “Match Day.”  It’s the day every year when all medical students find out where they will be going for residency.  Kind of a big deal.  And it’s a very complicated process that no matter how many times I … Continue reading →

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Coma

Posted on March 7, 2016 by emilyehoward

This month I’m on Neuro ICU.  For those of you who don’t know exactly what that is, I am working with a Neurointensivist who specializes in neurological disorders in a critical care setting.  The majority of our patients have either … Continue reading →

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Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard

Posted on March 1, 2016 by emilyehoward

I was recently in the hospital when I heard someone mention calling Dr. Howard.  They weren’t referring to me, of course, but to a real doctor with the same name.  But at that moment it hit me.  In a few months, I’m going … Continue reading →

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