Being a Healthcare Worker During an Epidemic
Providing Healthcare On The Front Lines
All of our lives have changed dramatically over the last few weeks as the COVID 19 pandemic has evolved. We face an …
COVID-19: Impact on Medical Students Going Into Neurosurgery
COVID-19, which has taken the world by storm, is no joking matter. The seriousness of this issue shows through the unprecedented healthcare collapse in Italy, economic crash in …
Reflecting on This Week in the Medical Intensive Care Unit
Things Can Change at Any Moment
Reflecting on this week of ups and downs…the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) is a grueling, fast paced, and charged environment to …
The Impact of Step Becoming Pass/Fail on Neurosurgery Residency Applications
Step 1 Exam in Medical School
Every year thousands of medical students around the world nervously prepare for and take the United States Medical Licensing Exam Step 1. …
Setting Sail for Neurosurgery : Part 1
Introduction:
Whether it’s the punishing hours, the daring procedures, or the herculean task of caring for patients, it’s no wonder Neurosurgery has earned a reputation for being one …
Neurosurgery Podcast Episode 31
Episode 31 With Dr. Nitin Agarwal
Check out episode 31 of Neurosurgery Podcast with host Dr. Michael Wang and this episode’s featuring guest Dr. Nitin Agarwal. During their …
Taking Care of Patients and Avoiding Burnout
It’s been one of those weeks. I started a new service on inpatient medicine floors at the VA which means carrying out an extensive list of tasks on …
Guidance and Mentorship in Medicine and Neurosurgery
FINDING YOUR DIRECTION
The journey into the field of medicine can be inundating. Providing aid is vital in the profession. However, it is not only just aid for patients, but also for future generations of physicians. After all, at its …
