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Dichotomy Of A Person In Medical School, Freda B. Assuah
Dichotomy Of A Person In Medical School, Freda B. Assuah
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Our minds are often in a constant state of internal conflict most especially during seasons of change. In this piece, I explore the balance of being a first-year medical student while maintaining my identity of personhood.
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.
Eustress, Becky Li
Eustress, Becky Li
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Medical school proved to be one of the most challenging times for me to find balance. This past year in clinical rotations is when I especially found myself teetering to an higher degree of stress as I found myself overthinking and questioning my competence. Now having overcome the peak of this challenge, this composition serves as a snapshot and reflection of one of the most challenging but rewarding times.