Four Prompts On Death

This week, I reflect on clinical fatigue. The glamour of first week has faded and been replaced with long days and wishes for no-shows. I bombed a quiz and strive to retain some semblance of a self-care routine. Finally, I hope to recognize myself at the end of this long year.

Joel Eisenberg! Joel is a 25yo third year medical student, a native of Florida, and lover of food. I've rotated with Joel throughout medical school and I'm excited to bring him to you. During this conversation, we discuss authenticity, how culinary school is more intense than medical school, and how his mother taught him about death.

I hope you enjoy!

This week, I reflect upon my first week of the Internal Medicine rotation. I've encountered challenging patients, inspiring physicians, and shocking attitudes. I look forward to the start of summer this week, to mark a season of profound growth and challenge. I hope you enjoy!

This week, I scribble down a note after a lovely and social weekend. i hope you enjoy!

Emily Duerr! Emily is a 24yo third-year medical student, 2nd lieutenant in the US Army, and future farmer. I've known Emily since the first week of medical school and I'm excited to see where her drive takes her career. During this conversation, we discuss her Lutheran upbringing, the importance of raising chickens, and her passion for veteran's care.

I hope you enjoy!

This week, I reflect on the first slow week of third year. The hurry-up-and-wait is very strong, but I'm enjoying it the best that I can. I meet a friend unexpectedly, in the expected place.

#LongFormSundays!

This week, I reflect on the end of my second-year-dom as I roll into third year on Tuesday. I revel in a chance to relax and reset with family and look forward to unwinding after clinic.

I hope you enjoy! :)

Andre Lee! Andre is a 27yo third year medical student, martial artist, and musician. I met him early on in my Tampa adventures and I am glad to live with him as we transition to Pennsylvania. During this conversation, we discuss the importance of independence, holding up his uncle, how mosh pits respect musicians, and how every party needs a healer.

I hope you enjoy! :)

Please know that there was no loss of life and that everyone is safe.

This week, I reflect on sitting for Step One, returning home, and waking up to an attempted murder across the street. I consider this my rite of passage for the initiation of my clinical medical education: triaging a gunshot victim and directing an armed police response to a gunman.

This week, I reflect on the final countdown to Step One. I feel ready for the grind to end. I feel tired from all the computer screen time. I feel excited for this chapter to end and for the next to begin.