For those who have been with me for a while you may have already read my blog post called “Flashback: ‘Don’t Worry, You’re Black’”. If...

I remember calling a family member and sharing about the challenges of readjusting to a new state when I heard the phrase, “it’s only one...

For those who may not know, July 1st is the start of a pretty significant journey for residents and fellows across the country- the first...

Graduation y'all! Your girl finally walked across the metaphorical and literal stage and it is a moment I could hardly wait to share with...

Hey everyone, it has been a minute. Although I have spent a long time away, I have been itching to come back and connect with you all....

In medicine (and in life in general), I don’t think we talk enough about when to seek out help and support. Most of my life- even through...

This holiday weekend, I had the gift of having a three-day weekend, and, to be honest, I am so grateful. I was able to rest- physically,...

Coming back to work after a much-needed week long break was a challenge. I started feeling the surge of negative emotions- the...

On the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians are faced with yet another barrier to providing care- pay cuts. Medicare has already...

It’s interesting how I always believed that being a doctor would mean I would be indoctrinated into a club forever- the infamous “doctor...

I hesitate to use this word sometimes because of how often it comes to mind during my training- “breaking point”. I am not quite sure...

For those who may or may not be familiar, Match Day is the day that fourth year medical students in the United Stated and countries...

Coming off two weeks of PTO (paid time off), I have mixed feelings about coming back to the routine of residency. Being both literal and...

“How do you do it?” There was a lull in the flow of patients in clinic so I decided to venture out of my comfort zone and attempt to...

Second year of medical school- one of the hardest for many reasons. The academic load (along with persistent chugging of life) during...

Since day 1, I had heard the following: take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way. The journey to medicine is riddles with...

“Medicine is for you.” A high school teacher working with the medical magnet program was passionate about inspiring students and played a...

Sometimes, being a minority physician in residency can feel lonely. Those outside of this reality can do their best to offer support, but...

I like to pride myself as someone who knows how to dot her I's and cross her T's. However, today was just another reminder of how...