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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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Numb
I’m sure you’re wondering what I’m up to. Wondering if I’ve forgotten about my blog. Wondering if maybe life as intern just got so busy and hectic that I could no longer find time to write. I haven’t forgotten. And I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Residency
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Limitless
There is a limit to what people can take. In my short time as a doctor I’ve seen a lot of people who have reached their limit. Their body, their mind, their spirit has had all it can take. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Residency, Rotations
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What I Love About Being an Intern
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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Residency
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Swim
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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Residency, White Coat
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Responsibility
I’ve often heard the phrase, “Don’t bring your work home with you.” And I used to think that would be an easy thing to do. And every day before I leave the hospital, I “sign out” my patients to a … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Patient, Residency
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Superwoman
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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Marriage, Medical School, Residency
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Night Float
It’s 3 AM. I’m lying in a dirty call room at the hospital. My eyes are closed, and I’m just getting into that hazy twilight that precedes sleep when it happens. BeepBeepBeepBeepBeep….my pager goes off – again. I dial the … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Patient, Residency
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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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical Specialty, Residency, White Coat
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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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical Specialty, Residency, Standardized Patient, White Coat
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I Am My Own First Patient
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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med, Residency, White Coat
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