I don’t think I have ever studied this hard for an exam before. I thought that as soon as the … More
Category: Medical Education
Power, Privilege, and Clinical Reasoning
“What has been your favorite part of medical school so far?” To my surprise, I did not hesitate, swiftly responding, … More
What They Don’t Teach You in Medical School
As I write this, I am moments away from entering a new day. It’s already mid-October of my second year … More
Dearth of Socioeconomic Diversity in the Medical Profession
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/on-leadership/wp/2014/06/09/the-outrageous-cost-of-working-in-medicine/ “60 percent of medical students, for example, hail from families with incomes in the top 20 percent of the … More
Why We Need More Health Disparities Training in Medical School
When I was growing up, my mother often recounted the story of a dermatologist who figured out that the fungal … More
Health Disparities in Our Own Backyard
It has been quite some time since my last post. Qualifiers (the only thing close to finals at my school) … More
Closing Time
Very recently, we had our last day of anatomy. Anatomy class quickly grew to become a defining milestone in our … More
Reflection Outside of the Classroom
I spent Thanksgiving evening on the floor of my mother’s one bedroom apartment, carving out pieces of turkey seasoned like … More