Do you hear that buzz in the air? No, they aren’t auditory hallucinations. It is the sound of many very happy students as they progress along the path of medical education. For some their first year of medical school, which … Continue reading
Lately I have had a bit of swagger in my step. Things are going well at the hospital. I can efficiently handle my duties as an intern and most residents and attendings agree I produce “strong work”. However, as the … Continue reading
Let me tell you a story about Survivor DO. I did not do as well as I would have liked on the MCAT. Yes, I ended up with a respectable (but unbalanced) score of 31 (13V 10BS 8PS) but looking … Continue reading
Hello Everyone! Exciting things happening around the site. First, I am very excited to announce that your very own Survivor DO has been published on KevinMD. For those of you who don’t know Kevin Pho is that guy to the … Continue reading
Thoughts of medical school and gross anatomy inherently go hand in hand. Not surprisingly, the idea of dissecting another human being breeds a lot of anxiety for the incoming medical student. I am sure there are a billion whimsically written posts on the … Continue reading
It goes without saying that third year medical students have a lot on their mind. Not only are they suddenly (and repeatedly) thrust into new roles while on clinical rotations, they are also trying to decide who and what they will be as … Continue reading
I have been contemplating writing this post for quite a while. The single biggest decision you make during your medical education is when you choose a medical specialty. Other choices will affect you for a few years tops, your choice of … Continue reading
After several revisions and many helpful comments from users who reviewed it (thank you!) I have decided The Intern Pocket Card (which I introduced here) is ready for release. My goal is to provide a quick reference that will help … Continue reading
Medical training is full of many rights of passage. One of the most intimidating is the intensive care unit (ICU) rotation. Your first days in the ICU will be a whirlwind. You will get more done in a morning in the ICU … Continue reading
It seems so easy when I watch my seniors do basic procedures like central lines and inserting nasogastric tubes. Recently during a cardiac arrest I was struggling to find the femoral vein while trying to put in a central line … Continue reading