Contributing Writer
Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia
Matthew is a medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia in the class of 2026. He graduated from the College of William and Mary in 2021 with a B.S. in chemistry. He enjoys hiking, running, and reading in his free time. After graduating from medical school, Matthew would like to pursue a career in emergency medicine.
“Walker! David Walker!” I called the name of the next patient as I stood in front of the obnoxiously loud automatic doors that separated the emergency department waiting room from the clinical area. As the doors scraped shut behind me, I realized I’d probably called his name too loudly. The waiting room was dead silent. Only empty chairs on a nauseatingly sticky floor looked back at me as I glanced around the room for Mr. …
As a medical student, I have found that one of the biggest challenges during my journey through the many clinical experiences is the ability to truly immerse myself in my patients’ stories and attempt to place myself in their shoes when thoughts of other clinical and academic responsibilities were constantly hovering over my head.
Contributing Writer
Florida State University College of Medicine
Yordan is a medical student at Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee, FL, Class of 2024. In 2017, he graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor of science in psychology. In 2019, he graduated from University of South Florida with a Master of Science in medical sciences. He enjoys outdoor activities, biking, and traveling in his free time.
