Tag Archives: Gross Anatomy

Lung Transplant

Posted on August 18, 2015 by emilyehoward

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 →

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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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Remembering Walter

Posted on October 9, 2013 by emilyehoward

Today my school held the annual Gift of Body ceremony to honor and put to rest those who have donated their bodies to us.  Many of the students attended, wearing our white coats, and together we walked to the cemetery. … Continue reading →

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Year One: A Reflection

Posted on May 28, 2013 by emilyehoward

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 →

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Guest Post on KevinMD

Posted on March 31, 2013 by emilyehoward

My “Goodbye Walter” blog post has been featured on the social media site KevinMD.com!  Click here to check it out!

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Goodbye, Walter: A Love Letter to My Cadaver

Posted on March 14, 2013 by emilyehoward

Here it is…my “Goodbye, Walter” blog post.  I thought I would write it more like a letter to Walter, as I have many things that I wish I could say to him.  I tried to make sure it didn’t come … Continue reading →

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PTSD

Posted on March 11, 2013 by emilyehoward

Finals are finally over, and I am cuddled up on the couch, finally beginning to read Catch-22 by Joseph Heller, which has been sitting on my shelf for weeks.  The last two weeks were absolutely miserable, and I am fairly … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Dissection

Posted on February 25, 2013 by emilyehoward

Today was my last day of gross anatomy lab.  I’ve got to say, it’s a little bittersweet.  On one hand, it is a huge sigh of relief to be done with anatomy.  (aside from a practical, a block exam, and … Continue reading →

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Calm Before the Storm

Posted on February 16, 2013 by emilyehoward

I figured I better post something this weekend, as it is kind of like the “calm before the storm” around here.  We have three weeks left in this quarter, and the last two are completely jam-packed full of exams and … Continue reading →

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A Long Week

Posted on February 7, 2013 by emilyehoward

The past few weeks have brought a lot of new challenges.  Last week we began our last dissection in anatomy – the head and neck region.  We started off by skinning the face and dissecting the eyeball.  I know it … Continue reading →

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