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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!
Category Archives: Medical Student
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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Baby, Marriage, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Residency, Rotations, Travel
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Mama in Med School II
Believe it or not my little baby turned 1 today! It seems like the past year has gone by in the blink of an eye. I’m a little sad at how big my baby is getting, but honestly I look … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Baby, Marriage, Medical School, Pregnancy, Rotations
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Regular Rate and Rhythm
I feel obligated to post something. I realize it’s been quite a while since I’ve blogged. And I’ve noticed my blog posts are getting longer and longer apart. I have a lot of ideas for things to write about, but, … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Baby, Boards, Cadaver, Internal Medicine, Marriage, Medical School, Patient, Rotations, Standardized Patient, White Coat
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
Today marks the first day of my LAST year of school. EVER. It seems like that little light at the end of the tunnel is getting just a tiny bit brighter. And it feels really, really great. Plus, as far … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby, Boards, Family Medicine, Medical School, Patient, Pregnancy, Residency, Rotations, Standardized Patient
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Infectious Diseases
My third year of medical school is finally drawing to a close. To end the year I have two elective rotations, the first of which started last week. I chose the specialty of Infectious Diseases, and I am LOVING it. … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School, Medical Specialty, Rotations
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my first patient 