Stanzas
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Walking the Tightrope of Life: OB/GYN
There are things that medicine will teach you, and then there are things that only life itself can teach you, and my OB/GYN rotation was another moment of my 3rd-year where I truly felt the difference between the two. I walked into it having studied the mechanisms of labor, the layers of the uterus, the… Continue reading
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Cuts, Calluses, and Character: My Surgical Rotation
There is a particular kind of tired that only exists at hour fourteen of a surgical call shift. Your feet stopped hurting around hour twelve. Your brain is somewhere between hyper-focused and fundamentally disconnected from your body. The OR is still humming, with the bovie crackling, the pulse ox singing its steady tone, the attending’s… Continue reading
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The Search for Answers: Lifestyle Medicine
Lifestyle Medicine didn’t begin for me in a clinic or a textbook. It began as a question and a search for answers. When I started medical school in the summer 2023, I was eager to understand the anatomy and physiology behind the human body. I moved through the first year focusing on memorizing structures, pathways,… Continue reading
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The Heart of Healing: Reflections from Internal Medicine Rotation
I just finished my Internal Medicine rotation, and it’s hard to put into words how transformative these past four weeks have been. This rotation was not just about learning to manage chronic conditions or interpret lab results, rather it was about rediscovering why I fell in love with medicine in the first place! The structure… Continue reading
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Two Months in GI: Lessons Learned
The past two months in the field of Gastroenterology have felt like standing at the crossroads of science and humanity. Each day revealed something new about the quiet, persistent ways our bodies speak and how, too often, we only listen when it’s almost too late. I watched how a simple routine colonoscopy could change the… Continue reading
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Celebrating Medicine in an Evolving System
The world is always changing, sometimes slowly, sometimes in great sweeping waves. New discoveries, shifting societies, and technological leaps through AI remind us that we are forever moving into the unknown. Yet in medicine, these uncharted waters do not bring only uncertainty; they bring possibility. They call forth resilience, compassion, and brilliance; the qualities that… Continue reading
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Stanza 33: The Power of Words
Words have the power to build, to break, to bind, and to free. They carry immense weight. Their true force is not what they mean, but in how and when they are spoken. Whether uttered casually in conversation or posted anonymously online, our words can ripple through someone else’s life in ways we may never… Continue reading
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Stanzas of Life: A Reflection on Meaning and Purpose
Life, much like poetry, unfolds in stanzas—each one representing a chapter, a season, or a collection of moments that shape our journey. Some stanzas are filled with joy and celebration, while others carry the weight of struggle and growth. Together, they create a narrative, weaving a tapestry of meaning that invites reflection and connection. For… Continue reading
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Nutrition and Medicine: An Underappreciated Connection
The phrase “you are what you eat” is more than just a cliché; it’s a fundamental truth about the relationship between nutrition and health. Yet, despite its importance, nutrition remains an often-underappreciated aspect of medicine. In a healthcare system that prioritizes treatment over prevention, the role of diet in preventing and managing disease often takes… Continue reading
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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
Life is like a poem filled with stanzas of people who will change the way you think and view the world.
-Dawson Myers
A current medical student and prospective physician scientist who meticulously crafts “Stanzas” based on personal experiences.