Author: Amy Rogers

Amy Rogers (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

Eastern Virginia Medical School


I am an MD candidate in the Class of 2017 with an interest in primary care and underserved populations.




Futile Surgery: Does a Mother Even Have a Choice?

Today was not sunny, but today James got to go outside. James is seven years old. Today, he was allowed to drink ginger ale. He’s never been allowed to drink what he wants. He hasn’t left the hospital in weeks. Since James was born, he has had an array of complications. He’s suffered numerous heart attacks, a nearly fatal hemorrhage, a stroke, renal failure, and has lived most of his life on dialysis. His doctors have tried heroic measures “to …

Amy Rogers (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

Eastern Virginia Medical School


I am an MD candidate in the Class of 2017 with an interest in primary care and underserved populations.