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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: Osteopathy
Happy New Year!
Sorry for the long absence everyone, but as you all know, the holidays can get a little busy. Nicholas and I had what we both agree was our best Christmas to date. He was able to take a whole week … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatomy Lab, Cadaver, Gross Anatomy, Marriage, Medical School
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Babies and Ovaries
This block we are learning learn about genitalia. Exciting, no? This week in particular we started to talk about the female reproductive system…you know…ovaries…vagina…all that fun stuff. Ironically, this week I also attended a panel of doctors who were discussing … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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Married in Med School
Several months ago, someone asked me the following question: Does being married in med school make it easier, or harder? The answer is yes…being married in med school makes it easier AND harder. Let me give you an analogy. Being … Continue reading
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Tagged Marriage, Medical School, Pre-Med
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Sick
Being sick in med school is about the worst thing possible. Okay, so I know there are like a million things worse than that, but I like to be dramatic. It really does suck, though. I’ve been sick for a … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School
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Pelvis and Perineum
It has been a rough start to the second quarter, and it is only day 3. I knew it would be a little hard to transition back after Thanksgiving, but I am really struggling. It doesn’t help that I’ve had … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatomy Lab, Body Donation, Cadaver, Gross Anatomy, Medical School
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A Much-Needed Break…
This Thanksgiving offered me a much-needed break from school. The evening right after our final, I was able to go out for dinner with my two best med school friends and my husband. Then we all went out to the … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School
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What I am Thankful For…
One year ago today I had my med school interview in Kirksville. My GPS took me on the back roads to get there….I was nauseous from all the rolling hills….I hit a cat on my way….It broke my front bumper….So … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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Why I’m Donating My Body to Science (and you should too!)
By far, the most valuable experience I have had while in med school is working with my cadaver. Many medical schools are moving away from gross anatomy lab and dissection, but I truly feel that no medical education is complete … Continue reading
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Everything You Never Wanted to Know about Cadavers: Part II
We are getting closer and closer to the end of anatomy lab, and I must say that it makes me just a little bit sad. I am going to miss Walter. Believe it or not, I am going to miss … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatomy Lab, Body Donation, Cadaver, Gross Anatomy, Medical School, Pre-Med
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Finals, finally!
Last week was FINALLY finals week! There is a definite time warp that occurs in med school where time goes fast, yet seems to take forever. Almost everyday we use the phrase, Wait…that was YESTERDAY?! Nonetheless, we took our finals and … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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my first patient 