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On Conflict, Brenden Huynh
On Conflict, Brenden Huynh
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Conflict
In the past, I’ve always been one to avoid conflict. Conflict always had a negative connotation in my mind. I did whatever I could to avoid it. Because of my aversion to conflict, I have had to compromise my time and my efforts in numerous situations. I’ve held my tongue to prevent problems; but sometimes, this would lead to even more. This has affected me all my life, whether its a friend who said something I wasn’t fond of or a waitress that messed up my order, I almost never said anything simply to avoid conflict. Last year, I …
The Power Of Conflict Or Rhetoric And Poetry, Suzanne Riskin
The Power Of Conflict Or Rhetoric And Poetry, Suzanne Riskin
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I am grateful for the opportunity to write this piece, share my thoughts and give a moment of gratitude for the grace that medical students show to others, their attending physicians, patients and most importantly themselves Effective writing, speaking, and expression is easily born from a struggle with others. Our own internal battles emote themselves as prolific poetry.
This piece was inspired by the quote by Yeats.
Medicine And Motherhood: The Silent Loads, Gehan A. Pendlebury
Medicine And Motherhood: The Silent Loads, Gehan A. Pendlebury
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This poem articulates the challenging and often misunderstood experience of being a mother in medical school It describes a silent load that often takes a toll on mothers in medicine It describes the feeling of simultaneously being pulled in opposing directions, the pain of missing on special family moments and events The poem offers hope and solidarity for mothers who are enduring this unique experience.
The Power In Learning From Others, Samantha Sostorecz
Medicine Is Humbling, Victoria E. Coutin
Medicine Is Humbling, Victoria E. Coutin
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As I near the last couple of months of third-year clinical rotations in medical school, this short letter represents my own reflection on the experiences this year that have shaped me.
During your third year of medical school, every month you may find yourself in a completely new environment. These were some of the thoughts that kept me grounded and helped me better integrate myself into each of these new environments.