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Seesaws And Spheres, Samantha Sostorecz
The Tight Rope Walk Of A Medical Student, Bhargavi Madhu
The Tight Rope Walk Of A Medical Student, Bhargavi Madhu
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When I think of Balance, I thought of my life as a medical student. It is similar to a tight rope walk where we are walking the line of medical school, aspiring to become physicians while trying to balance school, a family life, hobbies and eventual work life. It is important to find the right balance in order to not face burn out, something that is seen all too often amongst medical professionals.
Balancing Medical School With Life, Katie Lamar
Balancing Medical School With Life, Katie Lamar
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A poem about the trials of work life balance in medical school.
I Think I See It Now, Orestes Hadjistamoulou
I Think I See It Now, Orestes Hadjistamoulou
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Clean lines. Hot tea. Triangles. Am I missing anything? Be balanced! Do some yoga, make a checklist; you need balance right? Maybe, but no thanks, not right now.
Turning off some alarms. A bad movie with great friends. A long walk with no destination.....now we're talking. Balance is messy, it's what you need to feel whole again when life picks us apart.
Tug of war with my dog, Tennessee hot chicken sandwiches, I think I see it now--the balance that is.
So please, let's put on some loose pants and find reasons to laugh, and yes I suppose some yoga …
Restoring Balance, Daniel R. Villanueva Toby
Restoring Balance, Daniel R. Villanueva Toby
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As a medical student who has received half of their education during the COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to portray the internal struggle of medical providers in trying to care for the sick and disabled. A great deal is expected of doctors in this day and age. That stress of expectations versus the innate desire to help others led me to write this poem.
Pulling Out Of Afghanistan, Suzanne Riskin
Pulling Out Of Afghanistan, Suzanne Riskin
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This piece was written on a casual day at work when there was not any particular event happening. I realized how much of an impact a decision made so far away from home could have on my personal growth as a medical educator.