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Medical School
5 Reasons to Get Involved
AAFP, ACOFP, SNMA, GAFP, GOMA, AOA, AMA, ABCDEFG (<— ok, just kidding on that last one). As you can see, so many acronyms of various medical professional organizations can turn into alphabet soup at times. However, being a member of these groups, whether premed, med student, resident, and beyond, affords countless opportunities. A couple of…
Don’t Look in the Rear View Mirror
Hey yall! Guess who passed the COMLEX Level 3 board exam last month and is now eligible to be licensed in the state of Georgia? Yep, me! God is so good! So let me back up and tell you the story, before I get carried away. I took my exam at the beginning of June.…
From Rejection to Promotion
About 4 months ago, I sat down and talked to my fellow Louisianan, Danielle Ward, a 3rd year medical student. We chatted about her journey to and through medical school thus far. She has overcome many obstacles and is such an inspiration. Watch how this single mom, went from rejection to promotion, and is now…
Before You Re-apply…
You’ve worked hard and spent money on review courses, and you still didn’t get in to medical school? No need to stress out. Make sure you complete this checklist before you re-apply. Similar principles hold true when applying for residency programs. Contact me here for more information, individual questions, and other tips. I’d be happy…
IN CASE OF FIRE, DO NOT USE ELEVATOR!
“In case of fire, do not use elevator.” Every time I see one of those signs, I think, “What are the chances that I get stuck in a burning building.” I hope that never happens; however, I was thinking about life and the phrase took on a new meaning. Since I moved for residency, I…
FAITH > FEAR
Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is off to a great week. Yesterday was extremely busy for me. I had so many errands to run and was out and about for most of the day. When I finally got home, I opened a package that came in the mail from my residency program. Along with a…
Happy Nurses Week!
First, let me say Happy Nurses Week to all of the nurses out there. I have an older cousin who is a registered nurse, a younger cousin who is a CNA, and I also know many other nurses. From one health professional to another, thank you for all you do! Long ago, the first day…
What is Osteopathic Medicine?
I remember when I was first accepted into medical school. I couldn’t stop talking about it. Many of my family and friends were excited and had so many questions. After telling them I was going to Georgia Campus – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (GA-PCOM), the follow-up question was always, “What is osteopathic medicine?” If I…
Why I Chose Family Medicine
There’s an old saying, “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” Well, I had my whole career planned out by the time I was in high school, at least that’s what I thought. What did I know back then anyway? I now laugh at myself for thinking that way. Long before…