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Hobbies and Book Recommendations: Part 1
When I found out I had matched General Surgery, I made a decision, among others, not to let residency take away the simple pleasures I currently enjoy, especially my favorite hobbies. In order of importance, I enjoy football (soccer), music,… Continue reading
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TLC Tips from Intern Mid-year: Instagram Edition.
Happy New month! I am so excited to be past the month of January, which for me was all about night shifts and insomnia. I plan to post a detailed recap of my month at some point, but I am… Continue reading
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The Jesus Year: Trials, Triumphs and Transitions
One of the lovely things about having an April birthday is that the month sits perfectly at the end of the first quarter of the year. By April, enough time has passed for one to evaluate how far one has… Continue reading
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Heartbreak, Setbacks, and the Practice of Counting Blessings
When I was a child, one of my favorite songs was “Count Your Blessings.” The first verse of the song goes: “When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,Count your many blessings name… Continue reading
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The Rebirth, and Overcoming the FREEZE
Veronique, a medical student at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, shares her personal battles with social anxiety and her desire to unite her passions for medicine and writing. Through her introspective blog, Live Your Fears, she plans to share… Continue reading
Live Your Fear 