Good and bad traits in people
High stress situations, like those commonly found in hospitals, can heighten the intensity of emotional responses. Patients and doctors alike often demonstrate extreme patience and kindness or, increasing levels of irritability and impatience. Doctors and nurses must often remind themselves that though this is a normal day in their life, it is a terrifying, out […]
What is a good person?
To Google, a good person is described as someone who embraces qualities that promote positive outcomes and well-being for humanity as a whole. I would add that a good person seeks no kindness in return, no gift, no reward for doing the right thing. Sometimes our truest, most kind self, appears in the quiet moments […]
Why I am learning Spanish
During high school I chose to learn Spanish since it is the most widely spoken language apart from English. During my time volunteering at the hospital I have witnessed multiple patients in need of Spanish speaking interpreters. This language barrer made it difficult for both patients and doctors to discuss treatment, diagnosis, and instructions. Learning […]
How being part of a competitive cheer team inspired my career in medicine
Being a part of competitive cheer has played a major role in shaping my hope to pursue a career in medicine. On these teams, success is achieved not only by individual effort, but through the whole team’s trust in each other and our ability to perform under pressure. In competitive sports, like cheer, your ability […]
The Devastating Effects of the Vietnam War
The long-lasting effects of the Vietnam War on the Vietnamese community.
