I enjoy writing, though I make no claim to any outrageous literary skill, and this could be a good outlet to just to record some thoughts and experiences that I might have as I pick my way through this whole process of medical education. And if, in the process of me spilling the innards of my mind out into the internet, someone is helped or perhaps learns something, then it’s doubly rewarding.
Of course, I suppose a little about me might be helpful. I obtained my B.S. in Biology (just like all the other little premeds) with a minor in Chemistry. I’m married to the most beautiful, amazing, intelligent, and loving woman in the history of forever (I suppose my opinion might be a bit biased, but so what? It’s true.). After working a few odd jobs, I spent the last few years working as an emergency department scribe, where I basically followed docs around in the ED and did all of their charting in real time for them.
Finally, after dragging my ever-patient wife through the medical school application process, we moved across the country to Chicago, where I'm in my fourth year of medical school. Just in case things weren't exciting enough, we've also welcomed two sons into the world along the way. Both of us are ecstatic to be here and are excited to be in this chapter of life together.
So here we go. Welcome aboard.
--eefen
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I am really glad that you are writing about your interviews and now Loyola. I am also a premed student and you, as a blogger, are really helpful. You used to be in my situation too, curious about where you were going for medical school, or even before MCAT, having all the stress and other stuff, so I think you also know how helpful this is. I am going to wait for your new post, and again thank you!
ReplyDeleteYesim,
DeleteGlad to be of service! Good luck on your journey - I hope that I can perhaps prove to be of some help along the way.
--eefen
you are simply brilliant.
ReplyDeleteHello! I've been following your blog for a couple of months now. I read about how much you enjoyed working as a scribe and I decided to try it out. After about a month of applying and training, I finally had my first solo shift this past weekend and I love it! It makes me feel like my career just started and removed any doubts I had about my career in medicine. Thank you for that and I also look forward to hearing more about your experiences at Loyola.. I found your blog while researching about Loyola Medical School on SDN haha
ReplyDeleteAlejandro,
DeleteThat's awesome! Scribing is a great job - it's a unique opportunity and probably one of the best ways as a premed to see the underbelly of day-to-day medicine and begin networking with physicians, all while learning a little medicine in the first place. Even in the first year of medical school, my experience as a scribe has proved useful on a variety of occasions. I'm glad that you are enjoying it so far - it gets even better when you "find your feet" and really get fast at it, start to develop relationships with your docs, and get comfortable in a clinical setting. Good luck on the job, and in your future choices!
eefen