Tag Archives: Boards

Breaking Bad News

Posted on February 8, 2018 by emilyehoward

A few months ago I participated in a small group session about breaking bad news.  It was a requirement during my Ambulatory Rotation in December.  During the session people took turns role playing a physician breaking bad news to a … Continue reading →

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Regular Rate and Rhythm

Posted on June 16, 2015 by emilyehoward

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 →

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Posted on June 1, 2015 by emilyehoward

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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Ready for Rotations

Posted on June 28, 2014 by emilyehoward

I guess it is time to let the world know that I officially passed my boards.  It is a pretty good feeling, and I am glad I can put Step 1 behind me! Now…on to rotations!  My first rotation is … Continue reading →

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The Other Side

Posted on June 12, 2014 by emilyehoward

The last thing I said to my parents before leaving to take my boards was, “I’ll see you on the other side.”  And I’ve got to say, the “other side” feels pretty darn good. The boards went better than expected … Continue reading →

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T-Minus 7 Days

Posted on June 2, 2014 by emilyehoward

Only seven days left before I take my boards.  I just can’t stop thinking that next week at this time, I will be done! Studying for boards has been such a long process.  I finally feel like I am getting the … Continue reading →

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One Month to Boards!

Posted on May 9, 2014 by emilyehoward

I’ve got only one month left to study for the Boards.  Slightly terrifying, but I’m not nearly as nervous as I thought I would be.  I have been studying so long for this exam, and I feel ready to put … Continue reading →

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What I Will Miss

Posted on April 21, 2014 by emilyehoward

With only one month left of classes, I can’t help but feel a little sad.  I am definitely burnt out on school, and I am really looking forward to no more lectures, but there are a few things I am … Continue reading →

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Spring Break

Posted on March 25, 2014 by emilyehoward

Spring break has come and gone.  Which means there are only a few months left of school!  It also means there are a lot of exams and practicals coming up…and, of course, boards. Spring break was really, really great this … Continue reading →

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Pregnant in Med School II

Posted on February 10, 2014 by emilyehoward

As much as I love learning, I am starting to get sick of school.  Like, REALLY sick of school.  As hard as it is to believe, there comes a point in time when studying all day everyday gets old.  And … Continue reading →

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