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
The Waiting Game
It’s been a while since my last post, so I thought I’d write something. Nick and I are currently spending out time playing the waiting game. We are waiting to hear back from ATSU about a seat opening up in … Continue reading
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How to be a Better Patient
I recently read a book entitled, “The Art of Medicine: What Every Doctor and Patient Should Know,” by Kevin J. Soden, M.D. (I would highly recommend this book to everyone!) Dr. Soden had a lot of good information for patients, … Continue reading
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Getting in…
Over 700,000 medical school applications flooded into admissions offices last year from nearly 50,000 doctor-hopefuls. The average medical school applicant submits 14 applications. Of these 50,000 applicants, only about 40% were accepted. What is so special about those 40%? And … Continue reading
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Is this real life?
Well, it’s been almost three weeks since I heard the news, and I’ve got to say, I’m still just as excited as I was on that day. I have received many congratulations via phone and Facebook, several cards in the … Continue reading
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What is Osteopathy?
As you probably already know, I have been accepted to the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Now, “What is Osteopathy?” you say? Well, I’m going to tell you. The first thing you should know is that doctors who graduate from … Continue reading
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my first patient
I am writing this blog late at night because I can’t sleep. A few hours ago I learned that I have been accepted to medical school after a long six year process. Needless to say, I am very excited. I … Continue reading
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my first patient 