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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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No Words
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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Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Patient, Rotations
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ER
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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Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Rotations
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Here and Now
Lately I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about my future. As I’ve mentioned before I’ve starting looking ahead and thinking about fellowships after residency – something I never thought I would even consider. I’m starting to make plans for … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Medical Specialty, Residency, Rotations
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ICU Part II
I finished my month in the ICU. And, believe it or not, I really, really liked it. I know, I know. My last blog post I said how much I hated the ICU and how I would never want to … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Family Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Residency, Rotations
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ICU
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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Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Rotations
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The Difficult Part
I’ve learned a lot so far in medical school. Especially over the past year and a half of clinical rotations. But there is still a skill I need to master. The one thing that doesn’t seem to be getting any … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Baby, Marriage, Medical School, Patient, Rotations
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Night Float
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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Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Rotations
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Sub Internship
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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Patient, Residency, Rotations, White Coat
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Lung Transplant II
Today was my last day in lung transplants. I’m definitely going to miss this rotation. I have been so blessed to get to work with such an amazing team and to meet so many incredible patients during this past month. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Body Donation, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Rotations
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Lung Transplant
I am currently on a Lung Transplant rotation, and this past week I got to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience of traveling with the team to procure a set of lungs for one of our patients. This is unlike any other rotation … Continue reading
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Tagged Anatomy Lab, Body Donation, Gross Anatomy, Medical School, Medical Specialty, Rotations
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