Tag Archives: Internal Medicine

The Scorpion

Posted on June 29, 2016 by emilyehoward

I’m not sure which was the more terrifying experience for me this week: finding a scorpion in my living room or starting Intern year in the ICU.  We’ll call it a tie. There is such a huge jump from being … Continue reading →

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The Doctor is In

Posted on June 20, 2016 by emilyehoward

In T-minus 3 days, I will see my first patient as a real doctor.  And I’ve never been more afraid in my whole life.  You would think with four years of college and four years of medical school I would be prepared … Continue reading →

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Match Day

Posted on March 21, 2016 by emilyehoward

Last Friday was “Match Day.”  It’s the day every year when all medical students find out where they will be going for residency.  Kind of a big deal.  And it’s a very complicated process that no matter how many times I … Continue reading →

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Cancer

Posted on February 18, 2016 by emilyehoward

This month I’m on “Hem/Onc,” aka Hematology and Oncology aka blood disorders and cancer.  A long, long time ago I really thought I wanted to go into Pediatric Oncology.  I slowly realized I didn’t want to work with kids or … Continue reading →

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No Words

Posted on February 1, 2016 by emilyehoward

Everything will be alright. It’s one of those phrases people say in times of difficulty.  They might touch your hand as they say it to help you believe them.  It’s a phrase I’ve heard coming out of my own mouth … Continue reading →

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ER

Posted on January 26, 2016 by emilyehoward

This month I’m rotating in Emergency Medicine.  It is one of my last “required” rotations, and it’s a rotation that I was not at all excited for.  One thing I’ve learned on previous Internal Medicine rotations is that a lot … Continue reading →

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ICU

Posted on November 15, 2015 by emilyehoward

I’ve officially survived my first week in the ICU!  I wish I could be happier about it, but I’m really just exhausted, and I coming down with some kind of bug.  I don’t even want to think about the different … Continue reading →

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Night Float

Posted on October 26, 2015 by emilyehoward

I successfully survived a week of Night Float!  My limited experience working night shifts led me to believe it was going to be a rough week, and it was, but the night shift isn’t so bad.  It’s pretty long – … Continue reading →

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Sub Internship

Posted on September 30, 2015 by emilyehoward

Apologies all around for my long absence from the blog scene.  I would like to say I’ve been super busy and just couldn’t find the time, but the truth is I’ve just gotten lazy in my old age.  27 takes … 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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