The Highs and Lows of Medicine
Seeing the beginning of a new life is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Having to tell a mother that the new…
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Yá’át’ééh Shimá
“No ifs, ands, or buts” is a common phrase used to assess the cognitive function of elderly patients who present with signs of dementia—but…
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Exercise and Nutrition in Medicine
The United States has the highest level of health expenditure in the world [1]. This means that the US spends more of its gross…
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Surviving (and Enjoying) Your First Year
You tackled the MCAT, maintained a competitive GPA, held leadership positions, and made it through the interviews. And now you’re sitting in (what will…
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One Month Rural
A visit to the doctor often results in a prescription sent off to your pharmacy—conceivably for antibiotics, analgesics or antidepressants. If you’re feeling quite…
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Improving pediatric cancer care disparities
In 2007, the 5-year survival rate for children with acute leukemia in Baja California, Mexico was estimated at 10% (vs. 88% in the United States).
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Summer Scrubs 2015
I decided to help out with the Summer Scrubs program this year not just because the organizers asked for more volunteers and I had…
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A Mission of Care and Compassion
I recently returned from one of the International Health Organization of Phoenix (IHOP) medical trips to the Dominican Republic, where we were able to…
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Surprising Similarities
One of my favorite aspects of traveling is reaffirming that despite vast differences in experiences and environments, people have some level of connectedness or relatability simply by being human.
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