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The Power Of Conflict, Rajvir S. Thind
The Strength Within, Benjamin Rivera, Alexander Macia
The Strength Within, Benjamin Rivera, Alexander Macia
be Still
This essay embodies the internal conflict we face as our loved ones deal with illness.
The Tight Rope Walk Of A Medical Student, Bhargavi Madhu
The Tight Rope Walk Of A Medical Student, Bhargavi Madhu
be Still
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.
Restoring Balance, Daniel R. Villanueva Toby
Restoring Balance, Daniel R. Villanueva Toby
be Still
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.
Dr. Janet Roseman Halsband, Editor, Janet L. Roseman
The Asymmetrical Balance Of Medicine, Tabitha Xia-Zhu
The Asymmetrical Balance Of Medicine, Tabitha Xia-Zhu
be Still
The Asymmetrical Balance of Medicine is a visual representation of my life as a medical student. Asymmetrical balance in art is defined as a design that has different visuals on each side, but each side holds equal visual weight (e.g. The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh).
Although the journey to practicing medicine is a long-term commitment that requires many sacrifices, making time for my loved ones and hobbies has kept me grounded both in and out of school. This balance will continue to be important as a physician. I believe that a capable physician can integrate their academic knowledge …