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My name is Emily, and I am a third year Internal Medicine Resident in Phoenix, Arizona. I live with my husband Nicholas and my daughters Anika and Ayla. I hope you enjoy my blog!
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Tag Archives: Pre-Med
Where did everybody go?
The other day I was perusing my wall on Facebook, and I happened upon a post from a friend of mine who was a pre-med with me in college. I knew he had started med school a year before me, … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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Scary Stats
This week I learned that physicians are the professional group with the highest rate of suicide. What is even more interesting is that it is estimated that female physicians are at an even higher risk than male physicians, even though … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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Stop This Train
Next week is fall break…which means that my second year of med school is one-fourth of the way over. School is going way too fast, and it is a little scary. In only ten short months, I will start seeing … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Pre-Med, Standardized Patient
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Hospital Day
Today was Hospital Day at my school. It isn’t a big deal or anything, but a bunch of representatives from different sites set up booths. It gives us a chance to ask questions about rotation sites for the next two … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Medical Specialty, Pre-Med
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Future Emily
There is a saying in my circle when we don’t want to worry about something – we say, “Oh that’s future so-and-so’s problem.” For instance, if I had a quiz in a few days that I didn’t want to study … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Pre-Med
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Year One: A Reflection
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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Anatomy Lab, Body Donation, Cadaver, Gross Anatomy, Medical School, Pre-Med, White Coat
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Tapeworms
Believe it or not, my first year of medical school is almost over. I have about two weeks of tests and practicals left, and then that’s it. Year one – done. It is so close, and yet so far. I … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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Microbiology
For the past two weeks, my life has been full of bacteria. We are memorizing them for microbiology and culturing them in lab. And…it is officially turning me into a “germaphobe.” I’ve never really been that scared of germs, but … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Immunizations, Medical School, Pre-Med
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I’m Not a Doctor
It’s funny how as soon as I tell someone I am in medical school, their first reaction is to ask me about their medical issues. I went home this past weekend, and in less than twenty-four hours I looked at … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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Terrible Life Lessons that Med School Has Taught Me
I have learned many things in this first year of my medical education, but I can’t say that I have enjoyed them all. I thought I would share a few of them with you. 1. Life isn’t fair. I’ve heard … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med
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