An Understanding
Medical student MacKenzie Adams reflects on her experience with a patient who received news that he was dying via an interpreter. She addresses the importance of improving care for non-English speakers.
Journeys in Education
This category contains student reflections on key moments in their education that gave them new perspective and deeper insights to healthcare.
Medical Student Editor
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Kenzie is a fourth-year medical student at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and plans to pursue Internal Medicine next year. She has a passion for traveling, reading, and collecting house plants. She loves being part of MiM's team and looks forward to reading future submissions!
SIRS
Dr. Evin Anies utilizes haiku about systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) to reflect on his journey as a newly-minted physician.
Learning Confidence
Dr. Max Hawkins reflects on the expectation of medical students on the wards and the racial bias implicit in the operations tested on certain patients.
An OR Awakening
Medical student Monique John shares her experience on observing a critical surgical procedure.
I Will Be
Medical student Denisha McCurchin shares one of her final moments in the hospital with her grandmother who had a stroke. She tells the story through the senses of sight and hearing and reflects on the care she wishes her grandmother received as well as the care she endeavors to deliver as a future doctor.
Mentorship as a Tool for Identity Formation
Zain Khawaja, a medical student, discusses his experience as a mentee and provides insight on creating social support networks via mentorship.
The Blue Collar Underneath
Entering the field of medicine can be daunting, especially if you are the first physician in the family. Current intern Dr. Ervin Anies discusses the emotions associated with assimilating into the culture of medicine and how we as providers can use our diversity to foster better relationships between providers and our patients.
Feeling
Max Hawkins, a second-year resident, reflects on his medical education journey, the process of consent and the importance of trusting that “gut feeling.”
How the Transition to Pass/Fail Step 1 Could Impact Medical Education
Analisa Narro, a third-year medical student, wrestles with the academic uncertainty surrounding a pass/fail Step 1 exam and discovers freedom.
Pursuing Medicine as a Chinese-American in the Time of COVID-19
Henry Zou, an Asian American fourth-year medical student, reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic and finds courage and hope.
I am the Face of Medicine—Representation of Color: A Narrative Reflection
Dr. Erin Saner reflects on the importance of underrepresented minorities and representation in clinical care and education.
Ama
Medical student Atisa Paudel reflects on the impact of her immigrant background on her medical education.
Medical Student Contributing Writer
University of California, Riverside
I was born in Bharatpur, Nepal, and moved to Los Angeles, CA when I was 8 years old. I'm an immigrant and the first in my family to go to medical school. I'm currently an MS3 with a passion for advocacy for women, immigrants, and people of color!