Things to Know as a Student Doctor

So two more weeks until I finish my first year of medical school! I have to say I am pretty burnt out, but excited to move to Brooklyn to start working in my community health center. Next it's time to go look for a new place and start all over once again! This past week has been interesting with digital rectal exams, volunteering at an orphanage and dealing with drama with the boyfriend. I decided to make a top-ten list of things you should know as a upcoming or interested pre-health student when you become a student doctor so you can kick ass when you do! Ha-ya!

The S%*#t You Wished You Knew Before Med School!

 1. )  Know relative space when doing a genital exam ( I was apparently too close the first time O_o)
 2. ) Don't ask the standardized patient how much they are getting to do this (It's rude!)
 3. ) Get used to not sleeping and the  Starbuck barista's will be best friend.
 4. ) You will booze it up when you get the chance.
 5. ) Don't worry if you don't write everything down,  ECHO(or scribes) will be your new favorite tool!
 6. ) You will not know everything! Get comfortable with that idea. Period.
 7. ) Don't be afraid to ask personal questions when taking a patient history! It will saves lives.
 8. ) Everyone will be in your business... it's literally like high school (all over again -_-)
 9. ) Wait to ask questions after lecture...everyone will hate you if you don't!
10. ) Take advantage of volunteer events... they will not only make you a better person but a better doctor in the future!

If I think of anything else,  I will definitely  add to the list for all you crazy gunners out there! Anyways stay real my friends and keep it krispy on the outside!

P.S. Volunteering with kids at orphanage is truly an amazing experience! You get to meet the greatest bunch of young people. Picture with the some of my closest friends in medical school (Amela- middle and Mariya-right).

Inspirtation:
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass it's about learning to dance in the rain!" -Unknown