Meet the author
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Calling Dr. Howard, Dr. Fine, Dr. Howard
I was recently in the hospital when I heard someone mention calling Dr. Howard. They weren’t referring to me, of course, but to a real doctor with the same name. But at that moment it hit me. In a few months, I’m going … Continue reading
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Tagged Marriage, Medical School, Rotations, White Coat
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National Women Physicians Day
“Let’s celebrate this upcoming February 3. It is the birthday of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive an M.D. from an American medical school in 1849. She is best known for her tireless support of medical education for women … Continue reading
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Tagged Medical School, Pre-Med, White Coat
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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
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Tagged Internal Medicine, Medical School, Patient, Residency, Rotations, White Coat
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my first patient 