KevinMD June 16, 2024
Imagine being completely consumed by the relentless pursuit of knowledge. Could you do this for a day? How about for a week? What if I asked you to do this all day, every day, for an entire month? Sounds exhausting, right? Medical students are asked to do this for four years. During that time, we navigated a world that was completely new to us in an unfamiliar environment alongside hundreds of other students we had just met. Quickly, we realize that every minute is essential, every decision is important, and every grade is permanent. There is no time to rest, recover, adjust, or pause as we settle into our new reality. Knowledge comes at us quickly, meeting our excitement with...