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A long time coming…
It’s been years since my last post and I feel bad for abandoning this blog. First things first, I am doing well and recently started my 3rd year of residency – PGY3! I am grateful to God, my wonderful wife … Continue reading
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Another day, another dawn
I got released from the hospital a little early today than usual and thought I write a short note. I must say, although my surgery rotation has been intense, it has been the most fulfilling experience and a great privilege. … Continue reading
Encouraging ourselves
I just thought I encourage myself today after having to wake up very early in the morning for the past 3months to pre-round on my patients and then coming home late after reading about that day’s encounters, and Oh! not … Continue reading
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Becoming a doctor…
It has been a long time since I have updated this blog! I definitely blame that on school; not that it’s any better now that I am in 3rd year, but just because it tends to suck all the energy out … Continue reading
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Reflections
Today has been one of those days when I take some time to reflect upon life and what’s most important. In particular, I was thinking about where I have come from and all it has taken me to be where … Continue reading
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Wish me luck!
It’s been a little over a month since I have posted anything. I blame it on med-school! I know I should at least try to find time to write and keep up. So, what has been going on? We recently … Continue reading
Back to school
It has been a while since I have posted anything, but now I am back! I was M.I.A as I spent the past couple of months volunteering in a maternity ward at a hospital in Africa. I must say it … Continue reading
Succeeding with bipolar
I was reading a book called This Fragile Life: A Mother’s Story of a Bipolar Son written by an African-American Vanderbilt professor whose son was diagnosed with bipolar disorder close to two decades ago. The son had graduated from an … Continue reading
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Yeah! Done with my first year!
It is official! I am done with my first year of med school! Reflecting on this past year, I think I have done pretty well in terms of my recovery. I have learned a lot about myself in the context … Continue reading
Traditions and specialities
As one of my medical school’s traditions, at the end of a course our professors either bring us food or take us to dinner. This past week we concluded two courses, so we went out for dinner twice with our … Continue reading
Bipolar in Medical School 