Street Medicine – A Student’s Perspective
Depending on the location and the weather, Street Medicine can be practiced with numb and frigid hands, sweat dripping down our backs, or heavy…
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The Art of Medicine: Humanities in Medical School Curriculum
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one” -Stella Adler The art of medicine is a concept…
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Lifting the Veil: Dissecting Lung Cancer Risks Among Asian American Female Nonsmokers
When we hear the words “lung cancer,” our minds immediately ask, “Did/does the patient smoke?” What do you as the physician, or maybe the…
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Emotional Labor: The Unspoken Curriculum of Clinical rotations
Throughout my clinical rotations, I’ve often found myself deeply, deeply exhausted by the end of the day. Some days that’s not a surprise, such…
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Beyond the Stigma: A Physician’s Journey Through Addiction and Path to Compassionate Patient Care
In the following interview, “DK” tells the story of his experiences with addiction, both as a physician and patient. He provides unique perspective and…
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Midday at the Museum
Hi, I’m the Med Student
When I approach the door of an exam room, I am always bracing myself. Always preparing myself – my heart, brain, and mouth –…
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When Physicians Forget to Take Care of Themselves
Note from the Editors-in-Chief: September is National Suicide Awareness Month. As such, this article addresses physician suicide, an issue which already has or will…
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A Complicated Clinical Course
I remember the three months between finishing college and starting medical school, feeling the combination of nervousness and excitement as I tried to imagine…
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