“Thank you so much for taking the time today and judging,” yet another person said as they approached me, smiling or shaking my hand. “You are welcome,” I said, smiling. It was my pleasure—my genuine internal pleasure. I have be…
Category: Education
More than skin deep: the importance of culturally competent care in medical education
The very first patient I met in the rheumatology clinic at SUNY Downstate heard I was applying to medical school and pulled me close to her, saying, “I want you to feel the swelling in my hands.” She took great care to ensure I palpated eac…
A touching tale of hope and uncertainty in the hospital
Indeterminate. That’s the word we use when we’re unsure whether a patient will be able to survive without mechanical ventilation. We can’t say for certain that they have a good prognosis, but we can’t say they have a bad one eit…
A Wealth Of Opportunity In Health – The Business School Leading The Way In Healthcare
Ageing populations, increased non-communicable diseases, deploying health technology, lack of healthcare workers. Addressing these issues is where the UCL GBSH comes in.
Pursuing undergrad research without misrepresenting your career path
Reprinted with permission from Getting In: The Essential Guide to Finding a STEMM Undergrad Research Experience, Second Edition, published by The University of Chicago Press. © 2015, 2023 by Paris Grey and David Oppenheimer. All rights reserved. Someti…
Master the ABIM Certification exam with effective strategies: insider tips for success
The ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) Certification exam is not always about the assessment of your knowledge but also about knowing the right strategies, which are keys to success. I passed the ABIM Board Certification Exam without any review…
The pros and cons of taking a gap year during medical school
This article is sponsored by Med School Insiders is the premier resource for future doctors, home to the world’s largest YouTube channel for premed and medical students. Taking a gap year during medical school provides you with an opportunity to …
Breaking the silence: the truth about mental health challenges among medical students and why medical schools must take action
Medical school can be a challenging and demanding experience, and it’s no secret that many medical students struggle with mental health challenges as a result. In fact, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA, the pre…
Breaking the stigma: Encouraging mental health help-seeking in medical trainees
I won’t judge you for asking for help because that is how I hope you treat me. It took me five years to accept the fact that I needed help. As I pursued athletic endeavors at the highest level in high school and college, my mind developed a twist…
I’m not so different from Lionel Messi – and neither are you
In the United States, 16,783,000 viewers watched the 2022 World Cup final. That number doesn’t include me, who inconspicuously watched the match over the shoulder of a stranger sitting one row ahead of me on a flight — a traveler who had the mean…
