Tag Archives: Medical Specialty
Doctor for a Month
So I’ve officially been pulling off this whole “doctor” thing for a month! It has gone very fast, but yet it feels like forever. I’ve gotten less sleep, skipped more meals, and cried more times that I can count. But … Continue reading
Better
Last night I was asked by a patient, “How long have you been a doctor?” My reply: “Three weeks sir.” If that doesn’t instill confidence in a person, I don’t know what will. But it has been only three weeks. … Continue reading
Becoming a Doctor
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
Neuro ICU
Things I’ve Learned This Month Don’t ride a motorcycle without a helmet. Don’t ride a motorcycle even if you have a helmet. Just don’t ride a motorcycle. Alcohol and guns don’t mix. Russian Roulette is never a good idea. Think … Continue reading
Match Day
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
Coma
This month I’m on Neuro ICU. For those of you who don’t know exactly what that is, I am working with a Neurointensivist who specializes in neurological disorders in a critical care setting. The majority of our patients have either … Continue reading
Cancer
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