Now and then: a letter to my former self, on existence in clerkship
Sean Duke (class of 2021) shares some tips for navigating clerkship A third-year Medical Student Intern (MSI3) is a brand-new clinical clerk, emerged from the chrysalis of classroom-based education, delicate wings poised, eager to explore the healthcare system at last. I was recently reminded of how confusing this role can be when two lovely – […]
COVID and Technical Changes to the Practice of Family Medicine
Haley Smith (class of 2022) and Cassia Tremblay (class of 2021) share some telemedicine tips from two BC doctors. Since March, there have been significant changes to the way health care is delivered as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. We spoke with Dr. Jennifer Rogerson, a full-scope family doctor based in Ladner, and Dr. […]
As Doctor and Human
First up in our “Dear Me, MD” blog series, a poem by Vivienne Beard, a third year medical student. I want you to know this, entering clerk You may be a medical student, but it isn’t menial work Each pulse that you take, every blood pressure you check Is molding and forming you beyond […]
A New Series: Dear Me, MD
UBCMJ is launching a new blog series, titled “Dear me, MD”! We’re in the midst of a chaotic time in our social and healthcare systems. As physicians we have a role to play in community advocacy and empowerment. We’d like to ask students to reflect on the kind of doctor they want to […]
From rejection to reflection: Why getting rejected from medical school was the best thing that could have happened to me
Brendon Bitoiu (Class of 2021) reflects on his journey from a non-traditional medical student school applicant to a clerk on the wards. I wanted to be a doctor for as long as I could remember. The deepest part of me always had an unwavering belief I would become one. But the road to get there […]