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Better

Posted on July 15, 2016 by emilyehoward

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 →

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Regular Rate and Rhythm

Posted on June 16, 2015 by emilyehoward

I feel obligated to post something.  I realize it’s been quite a while since I’ve blogged.  And I’ve noticed my blog posts are getting longer and longer apart.  I have a lot of ideas for things to write about, but, … Continue reading →

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Light at the End of the Tunnel

Posted on June 1, 2015 by emilyehoward

Today marks the first day of my LAST year of school.  EVER.  It seems like that little light at the end of the tunnel is getting just a tiny bit brighter.  And it feels really, really great.  Plus, as far … Continue reading →

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What I Will Miss

Posted on April 21, 2014 by emilyehoward

With only one month left of classes, I can’t help but feel a little sad.  I am definitely burnt out on school, and I am really looking forward to no more lectures, but there are a few things I am … Continue reading →

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One. More. Week.

Posted on December 14, 2013 by emilyehoward

Only one more week of the semester left.  I absolutely cannot wait for it to be over.  It is amazing how much more information you cover in a semester versus a quarter.  I have a block exam on Monday, and … Continue reading →

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Difficult Topics

Posted on November 5, 2013 by emilyehoward

Last week I had a standardized patient, and the point of this encounter was to learn how to take a history from a patient on a difficult topic.  We had several lectures about death and dying, as well as other … Continue reading →

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Stop This Train

Posted on September 15, 2013 by emilyehoward

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 →

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T.G.I.F.

Posted on August 9, 2013 by emilyehoward

Soooo glad this week is over!  I had four quizzes, an OTM critique over rib diagnoses and treatments, and a case presentation for Infectious Diseases, so it was pretty busy.  I have an SP today and a block exam on … Continue reading →

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Talk the Talk

Posted on May 5, 2013 by emilyehoward

One of my favorite things about medical school is the crazy amount of new words I am learning.  It has been a huge source of frustration at times, but ultimately, the English major inside of me gets a little sick … Continue reading →

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New Semester

Posted on March 18, 2013 by emilyehoward

Spring break is over, and it is the start of a new semester.  I always have such high and lofty goals at the beginning of the semester…pay better attention in lectures, study more so I don’t have to cram before … Continue reading →

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