Communication is the most important thing that doctors do. It is how medications are ordered, how patients are educated, and how procedures are performed. Doctors talk to patients, nurses, social workers, counselors, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and medical assistants constantly. Effective communication is the key to getting things done in the hospital. But how do … Continue reading Efficient Communication: Why Doctors Don’t Call Each Other
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Five things I learned in medical school
June marks my second year in medical school. During the last 2 years, I've learned a lot about medicine and science. I've also learned a lot about how to survive in highly stressful environments. Medical school will test to an almost every way. The mental grind of learning what seems like a billion things every … Continue reading Five things I learned in medical school
Cognitive Bias and Medicine
In the hospital, doctors routinely diagnose and treat within minutes of meeting their patients. Out of the hundreds of thousands of diseases and medications that exist, clinicians are able to analyze and determine the correct illness and medication within minutes. It's like some doctors just know what's happening. This is possible due to years of … Continue reading Cognitive Bias and Medicine
Kidney disease algorithm
I made a kidney disease algorithm today and thought I would share it and the associated Anki deck. Please let me know if there are any errors, leave a comment and I'll fix it Anki file: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQGCNsAldW8iORomMBg1wH5H2Iizz-Dm/view?usp=sharing No content on this site should ever be used as a substitute for direct medical advice from your … Continue reading Kidney disease algorithm
My First Time in a Hospital
The first time I remember being in the hospital was when I was about 10 years old. I was visiting my grandpa who was being treated for lung cancer. I remember being afraid of the hospital, it was a big place with a lot of stuff going on that I didn’t understand. I was especially … Continue reading My First Time in a Hospital
3 Big Reasons Pre-Meds should Major in Biology
Choosing a major is one of the most difficult decisions that young college students are forced to make every year. There are an endless number of degree choices, and they each have their own perks and challenges. For pre-med students, choosing what major to pursue can feel particularly daunting. Most schools do not have a … Continue reading 3 Big Reasons Pre-Meds should Major in Biology