Meet the author
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: Osteopathy
Infectious Diseases
My favorite thing about being a second year medical student is that I finally get to learn about diseases! I am so glad to be done with all the physiology and biochemistry. It is so much easier for me to … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Patient
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Eating Healthy
Now that I’m in medical school, I diagnose everybody, including myself. And I’m pretty sure I have a vitamin deficiency. I probably don’t, but either way I think I need to start eating healthier. I have a long history of … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Patient
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Year Two
Summer is officially over for me, and I have never been less excited to be back in school. And, to make things even better, I’m sick. I knew it would be hard to get back into study mode, but it … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School
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Preceptorship
I’m back! For the last two weeks I’ve been doing my summer preceptorship. I was working with a physician in a family medicine clinic in rural Nebraska. And I was able to see so many things in just two weeks! … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School
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Future Emily
There is a saying in my circle when we don’t want to worry about something – we say, “Oh that’s future so-and-so’s problem.” For instance, if I had a quiz in a few days that I didn’t want to study … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Pre-Med
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Year One: A Reflection
I am officially done with my first year of medical school! I wanted to take a moment to write down a few of my favorite memories and experiences from the year. Enjoy! 1. White Coat Ceremony. I will never forget … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Anatomy Lab, Body Donation, Cadaver, Gross Anatomy, Medical School, Pre-Med, White Coat
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One Down…Three to Go
I am done with Year One of med school…which sounds pretty weird to say. It seems like it just started, and now it’s over! It has been one heck of a year, and I’ve got to say, summer break has … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School
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Tapeworms
Believe it or not, my first year of medical school is almost over. I have about two weeks of tests and practicals left, and then that’s it. Year one – done. It is so close, and yet so far. I … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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Talk the Talk
One of my favorite things about medical school is the crazy amount of new words I am learning. It has been a huge source of frustration at times, but ultimately, the English major inside of me gets a little sick … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Standardized Patient
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Med School Pet Peeves
When I was a kid, my teachers would often tell us that there is no such thing as a stupid question. Well, the truth is, there are stupid questions, and they annoy me to no end. They are just one of … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Gunner, Medical School
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my first patient 