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A Hunger for More—Powerlifting My Way to the Top
After two and a half years of training and four state competitions, I woke up at 4 am on a brisk October morning to catch my flight to Atlanta for my first USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals. With my squat shoes, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, belt, chalk, and singlet in my...
From Rio to Med School: A Reflection on Transitioning
My stomach is twisting and my heart is beating rapidly. Feelings of dread and self-doubt overwhelm me. “We have alignment, attention, GO!” the announcer makes the official starting call. My mind goes blank, and I’m racing toward the finish line 2000 meters away. Under...
Physicians as Citizens: Learning to Get Off the Sidelines
In his farewell address, Former President Barack Obama said that, “For all of our outward differences, we, in fact, all share the proud title, the most important office in a democracy: Citizen.” He went on to add that our form of self-government needs engaged citizens...
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The Emotional Toll of Anatomy Lab
Caroline Beyer, ISMMS MD Candidate, Class of 2018, discusses the challenges of working on cadavers in Anatomy Lab. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Caroline Beyer is an MD Candidate, Class of 2018 at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Is Medical School Right For Me?
Caroline Beyer, ISMMS MD Candidate, Class of 2018, talks about the decision to come to med school and if it was the right choice. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Caroline Beyer is an MD Candidate, Class of 2018, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. ...
Elective Courses in Medical School: What’s the Advantage?
Caroline Beyer, ISMMS MD Student, Class of 2018, details enhancing her medical education experience by taking advantage of electives offered outside of the required MD curriculum. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Caroline Beyer is an MD Candidate, Class of 2018 at the Icahn School of...