Tag: palliative care

Samia A. Ali (1 Posts)

Samia is a medical student at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science in Los Angeles, California. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of Washington, with minors in bioethics and humanities. Deeply committed to global medicine and refugee health, Samia is driven by an interest in caring for displaced and underserved populations and addressing health inequities across borders. She aspires to pursue a career in cardiology with a focus on global and refugee health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys walking and hiking, cycling, and exploring new food spots.




Supply List: What Honoring Those Who Passed Taught Me About Respecting the Living

Published by Samia A. Ali

It began with a list. Not of medication or interventions, but of what we needed to prepare my grandmother for burial. In the seven-by-ten-foot room tucked behind the prayer hall, there were no beeping monitors, and no nurses rushing to check vitals. Instead, bathroom tiles were beneath our feet, a floor drain at the center and a shelf filled with supplies. I could hear the faucet dripping in the back, almost rhythmic, like a slow …

Counting Down

Published by Michael Nguyen

I stepped into your home in a short white coat You asked me what year I was in I answered, I asked you how your day was You told me, “it is as good as it gets!” (smiling) As you count down the days I think to myself (nervously) We both are counting down the days But the way you’ve chosen to peer at future days is One I will never forget One we will …

Let Me Go

Published by Rohini Bhatia

I had not yet guided a ‘goals of care’ discussion. This is the discussion that entails understanding a patient’s wishes regarding end of life care, and it is often in the context of determining what advanced medical interventions the patient might want. That day, my short white coat felt shorter, like it was yelling out to everyone I encountered that I had no idea what I was doing.

Palliative Care: What Makes a Life Worth Living?

Published by Alison Trainor

The traditional structure of medical education begins with teaching normal anatomy and physiology followed by the various pathologies and treatments. Once students reach the clinical years, we are taught to think in the form of a SOAP note. First, perform a history and physical; then, order the necessary diagnostic tests to obtain your subjective and objective information. Next, form your assessment and plan — what is the problem, and how do you fix it?

Damien Zreibe Damien Zreibe (8 Posts)

Writer-in-Training

University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine

Hello! My name is Damien and I'm a student at the University of South Florida's College of Medicine. I was born and raised on the island of Antigua, and have been writing poetry and fiction for years. I hope you enjoy my work!