Starting a New Dialogue
The past week in our country’s politics has left many of us stunned. Whatever our personal opinions, there had been a pretty clear idea…
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Doctoring While Female
Let’s all share a collective sigh of relief: we’ve reached Election Day. No matter which party you support, you’re likely feeling either exhausted, disgusted, or…
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Meet Your Alumni
Casey Solem, MD If you’re interested in emergency medicine, then Casey Solem is your man! Casey graduated from our first class in 2011. During…
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From the Olympics to Medicine
Simone Biles, Usain Bolt, and Michael Phelps are household names throughout the world. These athletes are known for their success on the world’s highest…
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One Student’s Reflections on the Great Texas Migration of 2016
In the midst of the dramatic changes occurring on our campus, and the eventual hiring and installation of a new UA COM-Phoenix leadership team,…
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Yuma, Arizona: The Last Frontier
Before I began medical school, I always considered the city of Yuma, Arizona, as a mere pit stop on the drive to San Diego,…
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When Things Just Don’t Match Up
Banners were hung, confetti was strewn, students danced, and lots and lots of smiles were witnessed last month during what is arguably one of…
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Losing (and Regaining) My Grip on Reality: An Anxious Medical Student Takes Step 1
I’m writing this article from 30,000 feet above Albuquerque, en route to the East Coast, where I will spend the next several days re-entering…
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Atheism and Medicine
When I was asked to write this article, I initially declined. First of all, I wasn’t really sure what I would write about. A…
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Faith and Medicine
If you are a student at UA COM-P, then you’ve navigated an aspect of our curriculum, Community Clinical Experience (CCE), designed to expose MS1s…
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