SOL: Stanzas of Life

Personal Reflections on Life's Beauty

Stanzas

  • The Healing Harmony: The Intersection of Music and Medicine

    Music and medicine, at first glance, might seem like unrelated fields. However, both share a profound connection in their ability to heal, comfort, and transform lives. While medicine addresses the physical aspects of health, music often resonates with the emotional and psychological dimensions, creating a holistic approach to healing. Let’s explore the powerful relationship between Continue reading

  • The Importance of Family and Health: A Balanced Approach to Life

    In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the demands of work, studies, or other responsibilities, often at the expense of two essential aspects of life: family and health. Yet, these are the very pillars that provide us with strength, purpose, and resilience. As we reflect on what truly matters, it becomes Continue reading

  • 2025 New Year’s Resolutions

    The arrival of a new year often inspires a sense of renewal—a chance to reflect on the past and set intentions for the future. As a medical student and a blogger, this season is not only an opportunity to fine-tune my personal and academic goals but also a moment to reassess the purpose of my Continue reading

    ,

  • Stanza 32: The Future of AI in Medicine

    As a medical student, I often find myself wondering what the future of healthcare will look like. One thing seems certain: artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to play a pivotal role. While the idea of AI in medicine can sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, it’s happening right now, transforming the way we Continue reading

    , ,

  • The Vision Behind Hosting the 2024 Academic Medicine Conference

    As an Academic Medicine and Leadership student in medical school, I have had various opportunities to display leadership and take on the challenge of planning a large conference. Conferences are more than platforms for exchanging research and clinical advancements—they shape the future of healthcare by fostering collaboration, personal development, and leadership. This recent AML conference Continue reading

    , ,

  • Navigating Difficult Patient Encounters

    The Reality As a medical student, you learn about anatomy, diseases, and treatment plans, but nothing quite prepares you for the emotionally complex and challenging encounters with patients that can sometimes arise. While we all aspire to provide the best care, the reality is that not every interaction is smooth. Whether it’s dealing with a Continue reading

  • Turning 25: Shaping the Future of Patient-Centered Healthcare

    Section 1: A Personal Reflection Reaching the age of 25 is a time of introspection. For many young adults, it’s a season of balancing dreams with reality. As a medical student, this period feels even more weighted. You’ve spent years dedicating yourself to rigorous study, countless hours in hospitals, labs, and libraries, all with the Continue reading

  • The Future of Medical Education: Embracing Innovation

    The landscape of medical education is on the brink of transformative change. As technology advances and healthcare demands evolve, the future of medical training must adapt to prepare the next generation of physicians for an increasingly complex world. From virtual reality simulations to personalized learning pathways, the future of medical education promises to be more Continue reading

  • A Poetic Analogy for Medical Students

    I. The Dawn of LearningIn halls of knowledge, where the light is bright,We gather, eager, with minds unformed and unripe.Books are our mentors, and lectures our guide,Yet it’s in the heart where true wisdom resides.We study the organs, the vessels, the bones,Yet the soul of a healer in silence is grown. II. The Anatomy of Continue reading

  • Patients in Pain: Insights from a Medical Student

    As a medical student, one of the most challenging yet rewarding aspects of our training is learning how to comfort patients in pain. Pain is a deeply personal experience, and effective comfort goes beyond medical interventions. It requires empathy, communication, and a holistic approach to patient care. Here are some insights and strategies I’ve gathered Continue reading

Life is like a poem filled with stanzas of people who will change the way you think and view the world.

-Dawson Myers

About Me

A current medical student and prospective physician scientist who meticulously crafts “Stanzas” based on personal experiences.

Recent Posts

Newsletter