12
Nov
05
Nov
Bored with Boards
Here I am getting ready to take my Pediatric ID boards in less than two weeks and my brain is saturated. I should have one more hour of study in me, but I just can’t do it. No more antiviral mechanism of action, no more mechanism of resistance (much more painful to remember)! So I am taking a break to finally do a post.
My older brother is now a third year medical student, and this past summer as he studied and crammed for Step 1 of the boards and felt so much pressure, I tried to calm him down and talk him through the psychology of the big tests. He had built it up to be the biggest, almost unconquerable set of questions and was so worried about getting a good score. I did agree with him, because the test is hard in all the minute details is tests- the enzymes of the krebs cycle, the endless neuropathways, etc. But I tried to tell him that you have to calm down about it, because boards just become a way of life. There is always a boards or a recertification looming. He didn’t believe me, he knew that conquering step 1 was the main goal.
26
Oct
ScriptureLog
My incredible husband & his talented friend developed this.
I think it is pretty fantastic. See for yourself.
12
Oct
I’ve been reading this book whenever I have a moment.
It makes me reflect on a core belief I’ve embraced found in the Gospel of Luke (12:48)
“whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required”
The Director of our Global Health Center is a good friend and incredible mentor. Because of her I’ve been able to explore new ways my medical training can be utilized. The medical students coordinating this workshop have truly done a fantastic job.
11
Sep
Remembering
No man is an island…
Each man’s death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
-John Donne
