Tag Archives: Medical School

What I Love About Being an Intern

Posted on December 14, 2016 by emilyehoward

As promised in my prior blog post, I’ve been trying to focus on the good in my life.  This month of ambulatory rotation has been a much-needed breath of fresh air.  I’ve caught up on my sleep.  I’ve been cooking … Continue reading →

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Doctor and Pilot: A Love Story

Posted on December 7, 2016 by emilyehoward

I recently celebrated my 6th anniversary with my husband, Nicholas.  I can’t believe we’ve been married for six years!  We got married when we were both 22 years old, which to most people, seems very young.  We dated for 10 months … Continue reading →

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Swim

Posted on December 1, 2016 by emilyehoward

In the past 5 months I’ve started so many blog posts.  I’ve finished so few.  I can just never find the words to express what I’m really feeling.  The experiences I’ve had since becoming a doctor are so emotional, so … Continue reading →

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The Good

Posted on November 10, 2016 by emilyehoward

Stress is a major part of my life.  It always has been.  You know that phrase, “Don’t sweat the small stuff?”  Well, I do sweat the small the stuff.  And the big stuff.  And the medium stuff.  It just all … Continue reading →

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Superwoman

Posted on October 6, 2016 by emilyehoward

Whenever people learn that I’m not only a resident, but I am a mother as well, they inevitably reply, “Ohmygosh!  How do you do it all!?”  In fact someone just this past week referred to me as “superwoman.”  And although … 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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Becoming a Doctor

Posted on June 7, 2016 by emilyehoward

It’s official.  I’m FINALLY  a doctor.  And, I’ve got to say, it’s pretty much exactly as I pictured it would be.  Now I can just relax and start cashing my giant paychecks.  I’ve basically just been too busy deciding what to … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons that Medical School has Taught Me

Posted on April 29, 2016 by emilyehoward

As my medical school education comes to a close, I find myself reflecting back on the last four years of my life and the things that I’ve learned.  I’ve learned a lot about medicine – how to diagnose and treat … Continue reading →

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Married in Med School III

Posted on April 15, 2016 by emilyehoward

This past week my husband gave me a graduation gift.  He bought me a dress I had been wanting for my upcoming graduation.  I was so excited about the dress and really touched that he got me a gift.  But the … Continue reading →

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I Am My Own First Patient

Posted on March 28, 2016 by emilyehoward

I am my own first patient. These are the words that inspired me to begin my journey as a med student blogger.  Four years later and  I’m still at it!  The time has flown since I received my acceptance letter … Continue reading →

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