Time seems to speed up, much like a train as it gains momentum. The more time that elapses in fellowship, the faster it seems to fly by. Tonight, I’m taking a brief moment to reassess my own strengths and weaknesses. There are areas where I’m proud of my professional development, and others I know I …
It’s an indescribable feeling, when we’re able to diagnose and treat an acute (or chronic!) illness. At times, we don’t have all of the answers. But each day, I try to learn more so as I can help more patients. Photo by carlos hevia.
Today, our program formally welcomed the new fellows! It’s so cliche, but I honestly feel like it was just yesterday I was the newbie being oriented/shown around the GI endoscopy suite. I hope the advice I gave today helps them during the early days of fellowship. I’m looking forward to a great academic year! Photo …
Thought I’d share a photo of my residency program’s GI endoscopy simulator! Earlier today, I had fun testing out some of the EGD and Colonoscopy scenarios on this machine. Once a month, our program allows for “Simulation (sim) Lab.” Essentially, it’s an hour-long block wherein residents practice code blue 90’s, rapid responses, central line insertions, …
Matching into a three-year clinical Gastroenterology fellowship program is a dream come true. Match Day was December 6th, 2017. I remember anxiously driving home to meet my wife Claudia and puppy Chloe so that everyone was there to hear the news as soon as I pulled up the NRMP 2017 Medical Specialties results online. Sitting …
