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Victor Gomez (1 Posts)

Contributing Writer

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Victor is a medical student at Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, class of 2025. In 2019, he graduated from Florida International University with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. Prior to medical school, he worked as a COVID-19 Testing Site Supervisor at NOMI Health. Outside of medicine, he enjoys riding his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, collecting character figurines, running outdoors and weight training. After graduating, Victor would like to pursue a career in internal medicine.

A Harsh Reality

Published by Victor Gomez

The transition from the classroom to the hospital was an incredible experience. After spending endless days behind a bright screen, I felt an overwhelming sense of excitement to finally apply my medical knowledge and delve into the world of patient care. My first rotation was in Internal Medicine at a small, local hospital. At first, this setting intimidated me but with time, I gradually grew comfortable interviewing patients, reviewing medical records and interpreting notes from …

MD-to-be

Published by Melissa Huddleston

With imposter syndrome raging,/ I sit quietly at my desk,/ reflect on goals for my future/ and what it means to do my best.

Pathologies of Immigration: Resignation Syndrome

Published by Mili Dave

Uppgivenhetssyndrom, also termed resignation syndrome, is a distressing ailment in which patients — often young children — completely withdraw from the activities of daily life. With no underlying neurological or physical disease, these patients lose the will to live, essentially becoming apathetic.

Thick Skin

Published by Benjamin Meyers

They say to be tough is to have thick skin, but I say to have thick tears. / Skin? It can collect pimples, papercuts, and pus, can be scratched, scraped, and sliced.

A New Look at Medical Student Mental Health: Exploring its Roots in Pre-Med Culture

Published by Namal Seneviratne

Medical school is an exciting time in an aspiring physician’s life, but a somber reality is looming.

Namal Seneviratne (1 Posts)

Pre-Medical Guest Writer

College of New Jersey

Namal Seneviratne is a senior at the College of New Jersey studying biology, English, and public health. He is particularly interested in narrative medicine and mental health and spends his time advocating for mental illness destigmatization through lectures and events on campus. Namal hopes to become a physician and bring his passions to his career.

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