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A New Christmas Eve: Match Day Eve, Gehan A. Pendlebury Apr 2023

A New Christmas Eve: Match Day Eve, Gehan A. Pendlebury

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The transition of medical student to resident physician represents the student becoming the teacher -- a teacher that will continue to evolve over time. Residents teach medical students, yet residents are taught by their attending physicians. In many ways, Match Day is a milestone marking the beginning of that incremental learning process. The word "doctor" derives from the Latin word “docere” meaning "to teach" as doctors should be teaching their patients good health in their practice of medicine. Likewise, it is an inherent responsibility of all physicians to pass on their knowledge and skills for the betterment of the next …


Medicine And Motherhood: The Silent Loads, Gehan A. Pendlebury Oct 2022

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.


Work The Heart, Train The Brain, Monica Sciturro, Jenna Knafo Oct 2021

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

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The Path To Balance, Snigdha Ila, Pallavi Velagapudi, Vishal Ila Oct 2021

The Path To Balance, Snigdha Ila, Pallavi Velagapudi, Vishal Ila

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Balance, In All Things, Justin S. Straughan Oct 2021

Balance, In All Things, Justin S. Straughan

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This poem is a vent for the inherent frustration felt from trying to find a career in and bridge the transition between politics and medicine. It reflects a stubborn determination to not give in to critics' "never-enough-ism" while also trying to be open to improvement and not give in to pride nor cynicism.


In Bod We Trust, Elliot Montgomery Sklar Jan 2017

In Bod We Trust, Elliot Montgomery Sklar

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This paper discusses body image and social norms, media and implications on health for men as for women. The important issue of body image is rarely addressed toward men's health and wellness while it is widely recognized for women.