Saturday, August 25, 2018
Who doesn’t want comfortable shoes for work, that also look rad? The answer is NO ONE, my friends. I have to say though, in medicine, the cool factor becomes much less of a priority. Most of the time, I’m just so tired and focused on my... Continue Reading >Medical School
Monday, July 9, 2018
It’s no surprise to any of you that owning a dog is work! Especially when you have a busy work schedule. Many of you ask questions about how we found and manage our little french bulldog, so I’m finally writing this blog post! And yes… her... Continue Reading >Tuesday, March 20, 2018
There’s a little term I like to use when I talk about medical school. It’s Medstudebt. For some reason my phone used to autocorrect to this, when I tried to type med student. But really it is kind of a funny (and very fitting) term.... Continue Reading >The big day, your interview (part 2: interview etiquette/questions)
Saturday, November 4, 2017
Of course, deciding what to wear to your medical school or residency interview is difficult enough. But now… you have to nail the interview! A bangin’ suit won’t get you anywhere if you can’t navigate through all of those questions and awkward social encounters. ... Continue Reading >The big day, your interview (part 1: interview attire)
Monday, October 16, 2017
If you’re wondering what to wear to your professional interview, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Showing up in your finest is a must! But what defines YOUR finest? This is largely subjective, my friends. The most important thing about dressing for this interview day, is... Continue Reading >Residency
Saturday, August 25, 2018
Who doesn’t want comfortable shoes for work, that also look rad? The answer is NO ONE, my friends. I have to say though, in medicine, the cool factor becomes much less of a priority. Most of the time, I’m just so tired and focused on my... Continue Reading >Monday, July 9, 2018
It’s no surprise to any of you that owning a dog is work! Especially when you have a busy work schedule. Many of you ask questions about how we found and manage our little french bulldog, so I’m finally writing this blog post! And yes… her... Continue Reading >Monday, June 4, 2018
It’s no surprise to you all, that I work a lot of night shifts. You see my regular post-night shift rituals that include attempting to beautify myself to no avail, and being a wide range of delirious, confused, slap happy, and just plain zombie. As... Continue Reading >Tuesday, March 20, 2018
There’s a little term I like to use when I talk about medical school. It’s Medstudebt. For some reason my phone used to autocorrect to this, when I tried to type med student. But really it is kind of a funny (and very fitting) term.... Continue Reading >How I feel about being a doctor… the unedited version
Saturday, March 3, 2018
There are days when I let the superficial angst and anxiety of my job, consume my thoughts. Many days. I sit in front of my computer charting, thinking about how much I hate it. “I hate my job”, sometimes creeps into my mind. You guys... Continue Reading >Undergraduate School
How I knew I wanted to be a doctor
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
One of the most common questions I receive. How did I know I was making the right choice, in going to medical school? I grew up believing that I was going to be a doctor. I had nothing to base this off of, as no one I... Continue Reading >Wednesday, April 12, 2017
I bet all of you starting fresh in college are wondering, “What should I major in”? The simple answer… whatever you want!! This is a common question I receive on social media. I was very concerned about my major, when I started college. After contemplating a... Continue Reading >Extracurricular Activities for the Undergraduate
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
No one expects you to go to college and not have any fun! Sure, it’s about education in the end, but life itself is all about balance and college is YOUR time to do YOU! I spent a great deal of my time in college having... Continue Reading >Monday, March 27, 2017
It has been quite some time since I applied for undergraduate school. However, I remember it like it was yesterday! I came from a school without much college preparation, and I ended up choosing the schools in Michigan (where I grew up) that were either prestigious,... Continue Reading >