Contributing Writer Emeritus
Wayne State University School of Medicine
I grew up in Los Angeles, California where I completed my undergraduate studies at UCLA with a BS in physiology. Currently I am a Class of 2013 medical student at Wayne State University. I am pursuing a career in emergency medicine. My future plans are to pursue a fellowship in global health and join Doctors Without Borders.
I met a patient at preop for an elective sigmoid resection for a malignant mass in her colon. She had no previous surgical history. Unfortunately the patient was widowed and lived alone and had some understandable concerns about her recovery. She seemed anxious and a bit nervous about the procedure. I introduced myself before the surgery and tried to the best of my current ability to answer any questions she had. As we spoke, I …
Contributing Writer Emeritus
Wayne State University School of Medicine
I grew up in Los Angeles, California where I completed my undergraduate studies at UCLA with a BS in physiology. Currently I am a Class of 2013 medical student at Wayne State University. I am pursuing a career in emergency medicine. My future plans are to pursue a fellowship in global health and join Doctors Without Borders.
