Warning: graphic content, not for the faint hearted. I don't know why, but for some reason I was the only one who got traumatic amputations on my on call nights. During my 6 month rotation in surgery, there were only two patients who came in with traumatic amputations of a limb and they both came … Continue reading Bye-Bye foot.
Month: January 2018
2018 New Year Resolutions!
Taking a break from medicine now for a more personal blog. Bit late in the day I know, but better late than never. 2017 was a great year, but the slogging of internship really took a toll on my mind and body. So this year I've decided to get more proactive about taking care of … Continue reading 2018 New Year Resolutions!
Survival skills 101: Internship Part 2
A year of hell some describe it as. And I won't deny that. A year you'll face challenge after challenge, hurdle after hurdle, but remember you only need to last 1 year. 12 months. 365 days. Theres no time for self pity. Trust me, I was in tears of just pure shock for the first … Continue reading Survival skills 101: Internship Part 2
24 hrs a day, 365 days a year: Internship Part 1
So you think getting through the ERPM exams was stressful? Think again. Doing your medical internship in Sri Lanka will be one of the most challenging and stressful years of your life, but the pay off is definitely worth it. This post will be about my experience with internship and I'll be posting my internship … Continue reading 24 hrs a day, 365 days a year: Internship Part 1