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Brightness On The Other Side Of Darkness, Tejas N. Patel

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A unique perspective on how to view challenges and conflicts in life.

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

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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 Of Conflict—A Clinical Example, Mara Seat

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A clinical experience with a hard conversation about the importance of vaccination. Tough conversations are often the most important.

Stillness Recovers, Daliah Bryant

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Nick Vujicic - The Man Who Was A Force Of Power, Bhargavi Madhu

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Nick Vujicic is an inspirational speaker who was born on December 1982. He was born with out arms and legs, a rare disorder called Phocomelia. After enduring many childhood difficulties, Nick refused to give up finding refuge in religion. He became a motivational speaker and spreads the word of god through his works.

An Unlikely Duo, Bourann Husainy, Laura Gorenshtein

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The Power In Learning From Others, Samantha Sostorecz

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Empowerment - The Fine Print Behind A Conflict, Dhruti Hirani

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This piece is about the author’s realization of the power of conflict.

The Conflict Of Motherhood, Jaime L. Reiser

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These images represent the sentimental aspect of motherhood while capturing the harsh reality of the changes occurring within the female body during a really crucial time. While the baby is growing there is immense conflict and challenges the motherly body must overcome and adapt to in order to successfully carry to term and bear a child. The pressure of the growing uterus and moving baby creates ups and downs in multiple organ systems that in turn not only affect the reproductive system of a woman but every fiber of her being. The journey of motherhood is so much bigger than …

The Strength Within, Benjamin Rivera, Alexander Macia

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This essay embodies the internal conflict we face as our loved ones deal with illness.

Conflict With Yourself, Veshesh Patel

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A poem about how your thoughts can influence internal conflict with yourself.

The Power Of Conflict In Healthy Living, Chasity B. O’Malley

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This piece reflects the conflicts encountered while embracing a healthy lifestyle.

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.

A Matter Of Perspective, Andrew M. Joseph

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"A Matter of Perspective" is a poem that attempts to rationalize from where the power of conflict is derived. Additionally, it offers a possible perspective about conflict that may be perceived as counterintuitive.

Serenity Amidst A Firestorm, Erik Perez

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The world we live in is constantly in flux. We get to experience great days, terrible days, and everything in between. This piece is a reminder that even when you feel that the world around is causing you distress, it will pass and a place of serenity can be found.

The Battle Of The First-Year Medical Student, Kimberly A. Kluglein

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I wrote this poem to reflect the way I believe a lot of first-year medical students feel. The internal conflict that arises within ourselves. I personally have doubted whether I am good enough to be where I am today and I know I am not alone in that feeling. A million people could tell you that you are good enough, but it doesn't matter unless you believe that for yourself. I think it is important to take time to reflect and remember even when it is difficult, that you can do it, and that you are worthy.

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.

Please, Turn Off The News!, Orestes Hadjistamoulou

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I love using classic icons and themes and trying to tie them with elements of modern street art I owe everything to my two corgis who are my muses.

The Power Of Conflict, Rajvir S. Thind

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The Train Of Time, Gehan A. Pendlebury

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This poem evolved over the course of one year and was first written in a spontaneous effort to cathartically release a spectrum of challenging experiences. It details the struggles, triumphs and reflections associated with being a mother in medical school.

Not So Simple, Hanna Deutsch

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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Wellness Review 2021, Part 2, Brian A. Ferguson, Martin Huecker

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: This article presents Part 2 of the biannual JWellness Review of literature from 2021 (July – December). We emphasize new science and resilience initiatives published outside of JWellness that seek understanding of burnout and thriving among healthcare professionals (HCPs).

Methods: For the interval of July 1 to December 30, 2021, PubMed was queried for empirical and observational research studies, review articles, guideline summaries, letters, and editorials. Of 93 results, we reviewed methods and salient points to arrive at a final list of 48 articles for inclusion.

Literature in Review: Common themes that emerged included teamwork, EMR optimization, group decompression, …

The Last Conversation, Muhammad Ismail Khalid Yousaf

Journal of Wellness

The brain-death exam is one of the most sensitive undertakings for a physician, especially a neurologist, because of its social and legal implications. It is the vital examination establishing a clear lack of meaningful vitals, allowing a family to mark the end of a journey and a life finally complete. Physicians who perform and establish this death-decision must ensure they are au courant with the family's sentiments and concerns. It would behoove this obligated physician to bear in mind that it is a human being who will go through this invasive and rough exam. This comatose person is a father …

A Call To Create: Poetry As Healing And One Nurse’S Self-Discovery, Kim Cornett Henry, Kim Cornett Henry

English Theses

Florence Nightingale’s vision for nursing has changed greatly in the past one hundred and fifty years, with nursing’s identity replaced with an emphasis on science over caring. The fast-paced, technologically sophisticated environments, designed to meet the declining health of an American public, have resulted in nurses who are being pulled away from nurse-to-patient caring acts and the reasons they felt called to become nurses. These changes have had detrimental psychological and emotional effects on nurses and are especially evident in Intensive Care nurses. Expressive writing as poetry, autoethnography, and participation in vibrant writing communities offer nurses experiences for healing, voice, …

Student Pharmacists’ Emotional Responses And Coping During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Hannah E. Johnson, Deaundre Bumpass, Aric Schadler, Jeffrey Cain

Journal of Wellness

Introduction: Health professions students, including student pharmacists, have been impacted by the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19 pandemic) as schools have transitioned to remote learning and cancelled milestone events. During times of crises, media consumption and hobby participation also impact well-being. The adverse emotional responses and coping strategies of student pharmacists amidst the COVID-19 pandemic have not been evaluated, nor have factors that may contribute to emotional responses. The purpose of this study is to determine Doctor of Pharmacy students’ emotional responses and coping precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the influence of media use, working status, and participation in hobbies. …

Volume 5, Nova Southeastern University

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From Dean Elaine Wallace, Elaine M. Wallace

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Dr. Janet Roseman Halsband, Editor, Janet L. Roseman

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Work The Heart, Train The Brain, Monica Sciturro, Jenna Knafo

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