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Trauma Surgery: Expectations vs. Reality

February 18, 2018February 18, 2018 TheBalancingAct

When I signed up for 2 weeks of Trauma surgery in my third year, I just knew it was going to be action packed. I wanted to get out of my comfort zone and be pushed to work under pressure. … Continue reading Trauma Surgery: Expectations vs. Reality

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Surgery–A pleasant surprise!

January 28, 2018January 28, 2018 TheBalancingAct

I’ve just wrapped up the first four weeks of my 8 week surgery rotation. I spent this first half doing general surgery in Albany, GA which is a rural city in south Georgia. My preceptor ended up taking a week … Continue reading Surgery–A pleasant surprise!

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Family medicine wrap up: tips to be successful on this rotation

December 25, 2017December 25, 2017 TheBalancingAct

My tips to help you rock the family med rotation/shelf! Continue reading Family medicine wrap up: tips to be successful on this rotation

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How you can make a difference as a medical student on rotations

November 12, 2017November 12, 2017 TheBalancingAct

We play a small but mighty role in the lives of our patients! Continue reading How you can make a difference as a medical student on rotations

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Life and Death

October 30, 2017 TheBalancingAct

A week of palliative care has shown me a lot Continue reading Life and Death

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What you need to know about the OBGYN rotation

September 26, 2017September 28, 2017 TheBalancingAct

My pearls to help you be successful on the OBGYN clerkship & Shelf exam Continue reading What you need to know about the OBGYN rotation

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New rotation, new location–one week down!

August 21, 2017September 28, 2017 TheBalancingAct

Update on OB, life, and embarrassing moments from the week Continue reading New rotation, new location–one week down!

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Experience is the best teacher

August 13, 2017September 28, 2017 TheBalancingAct

Peds experience, my Shelf prep, and what’s next for me Continue reading Experience is the best teacher

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Done with boards and on to the wards!

July 9, 2017September 28, 2017 TheBalancingAct

Pediatrics rotation off to a good start! Continue reading Done with boards and on to the wards!

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