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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!
Tag Archives: White Coat
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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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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The Doctor is In
In T-minus 3 days, I will see my first patient as a real doctor. And I’ve never been more afraid in my whole life. You would think with four years of college and four years of medical school I would be prepared … Continue reading
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician, Residency
Tagged Internal Medicine, Marriage, Medical School, Patient, White Coat
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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
Posted in Doctor, Health Care, Medical Student, Medicine, Osteopathy, Physician
Tagged Medical School, Medical Specialty, Rotations, Travel, 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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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
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Tagged Medical School, Medical Specialty, Patient, Rotations, White Coat
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