I have a room full of trophies: Volleyball, swimming MVP, track medals, four -hr ribbons, reading book challenge, high honors, journalism awards…small trophies, big trophies, medals. All with marble bottoms and shiny exteriors. Some heavy enough to be used...
I am a Writers Fellow for Women in White Coats. How did I get here, and what is it like? Would you like to be in the next class of physician writers? When I started feeling overwhelmed and burned out in my life and career, I sought out help in the form of...
Stress can sometimes be apparent when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, irritable, or have difficulty relaxing. But sometimes, it is perceived as “this is just the way it is” without realizing how it makes you feel. We all have had some level of stress during the...
This pandemic has been an excellent opportunity to think and talk about money and finances. The eye-opening moment was when I saw my credit card bills once the shelter in place order was placed. I thought I was spending a fraction of my normal. Where had my...
Here’s to Women in White Coats! They are not fond of being called “honey” or “sweetie,” being called by their first name, instead of doctor, being mistaken as the nurse, being called a “provider,” or told they are too pretty to be a...
Relationships in medical training are never easy. I was engaged while long-distance, planned a wedding from across the country, and did not move in with my husband until six months after we tied the knot. And this was all before the pandemic, so I can only imagine how...
