I cannot begin to express the difficult emotions that I have endured over the past few months since you disclosed the results of my waiver of training application. However, I am going to try, because I believe in honesty, openness, and human connection. I also feel that this is what I need to to in… Continue reading Another Letter, Likely Never to Send
Category: Residency
Mountains in My Soul
This weekend I took an impromptu trip to the mountains. I felt like it was something I needed to feed my soul - which was been feeling rather battered and broken lately. Last week a friend mentioned she was going to the mountains for a birthday celebration and I was immediately envious. I grew up… Continue reading Mountains in My Soul
Week End Beautiful
The weekend is here - after a long week of “the final push.” It’s not really a weekend, though, because I am already behind on my scheduled studying. The plan for this beautiful spring weekend? You guessed it! Studying! There are only 6 weeks left until the written portion of the exam and so much… Continue reading Week End Beautiful
The Mark of Difference
Residency has been a constant uphill battle for me, right from the beginning. The learning curve is steep, the work hours are long and gruelling, the patients can be challenging, and the learning environment requires an iron clad heart. But none of these things were what posed the greatest challenge to me. Rather, it has… Continue reading The Mark of Difference
Random Musings From a Resident On Call
Dear Mr. Frosted Tips, I realize you've got a gunshot wound and some bullet fragments lodged in your iliac crest. However, that does not excuse you from the common courtesies such as not having Playboy magazine proudly displayed on your bedside table. Also, asking me if I can send you home with something stronger than T3's… Continue reading Random Musings From a Resident On Call
