by Nina Lum | Aug 15, 2019 | Feature, Opinion
In my chapter of The Chronicles of Women in White Coats, I touched on how the fear of becoming a statistic that supports the idea of the “July Effect” affected my ability to care for myself. For you who are starting out, you can learn from my experience and that of...
by Amber Robins | Aug 4, 2019 | Feature, Inspire
White Coat Ceremony. This ceremony is a time of celebration that symbolizes the beginning. Many doctorate programs have white coat ceremonies which include dental and medical school. Each of these fields designate the white coat ceremony...
by Natasha Sriraman | Jul 2, 2019 | Feature, Opinion
July 1st is here!! As an Academic General Pediatrician, I can’t believe that I will be meeting and working with new Pediatric interns this coming week! While it was bittersweet to say good-bye to our 3rd year residents moving onto fellowship or new jobs, I always look...
by Karl Ben | Jun 26, 2019 | Feature, Opinion
“We refuse to be what you wanted us to be; We are what we are; That’s the way (way) it’s going to be.” –Bob Marley and the Wailers The Trials of Mia Aretha (as Witnessed by Karl) For real though. Ordinarily I don’t vent in public. In fact, I am...
by Erin Weisman, D.O. | Jun 19, 2019 | Feature, Inspire
As medical students, we are trained to anticipate the next step, being a resident. As a resident, we are placed on track to know that there are offices, hospitals, clinics, etc that need us. The position is waiting; you just have to fall in line and find the right...
by Alexandra Pinon | Jun 15, 2019 | Feature, Lifestyle
One evening this week I was strolling the stationary aisle of my local grocery store looking for Father’s Day cards. The selection of cards was dizzying; a wealth of color and sparkle and sentiment. This card poked fun at a love of fishing, that one was grateful for...
