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HD: Why Don’t More Doctors Do House Calls?
Just wanted to quickly promote an article from HealthyDebate called: Why Don’t More Doctors Do House Calls? In the middle of the article, it mentioned a survey: …Akhtar’s sentiment is backed by a recent survey she sent to the family medicine residents at the University of Toronto about the perceived barriers to doing house calls [...]
The Evolution of MedHopeful
It’s now been just over 3 years since I first started this blog. It’s amazing not only to see how much this blog has grown and evolved over the years, but also in reflecting, I’m fascinated by how much I have changed as well. I’ve written or thought things several years ago that I do [...]
Speaking Engagements!
I really enjoy speaking. A lot. I’m bitten by the bug and I’d love to do more of it. If you are a student, teacher, conference organizer or event planner interested in hearing me talk and share my experiences, about anything ranging from leadership to volunteerism to medical school, let me know! I’m happy to [...]
I feel like a juggler
Right now I feel like a juggler, trying to balance so many things in my life. I guess variety is good, but it can feel overwhelming when I think about all of it. School, residency, research, side projects, relationships, intellectual pursuits, health – and of course, within these, many subdivisions. Needless to say I feel [...]
Happy New Year from MedHopeful! New years resolutions, anyone?
Today is the last day of my winter break. Tomorrow I start my last semester of preclerkship. After that, I will be working as a clerk full time in the hospital for two years. I’ve really enjoyed the winter break. I basically got no work done, but that’s fine. It’s Christmas, right? I really needed [...]
Now that I’m half way through 2nd year of med school, here’s what I’m thinking
When I think back to where I was at this time last year, my world was pretty different. Not just my surroundings, but also inside as well – the thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and feelings in my head. When it comes to medical school and my impending career, it was no different. Medical education Last year: [...]
No more glasses! My experience with laser eye surgery
NOTE: Just want to make it clear that I am in no way affiliated with anyone or any company that provides laser eye surgery. I am not endorsing it either. I am simply providing my own experience with it for those who are interested in reading it. If you are considering getting laser eye surgery [...]
Blog Update
For over two years here at MedHopeful, we have shared information and advice on university admissions, scholarship applications, medical school admissions, success, personal development, and sometimes just random things about our lives. It has been a very enjoyable experience, and there are no plans to stop doing what we are doing. We hope you guys [...]
Hey everyone, please vote for SMARTS! Would love your support =)
In 2004, I started SMARTS – a for youth, by youth network within Youth Science Canada to help connect young Canadians in Gr. 7 to 12 with science and each other. We’re currently developing a brand new SMARTS social network and online community for youth, and we’re hoping to get funding from the Aviva Community [...]
Best Birthday Surprise Ever
*Please turn up your volume Thanks a bunch to Shelly, Jess, and Roy for the awesome surprise. And an extra special thanks to Shelly for organizing and producing the video! =) Oh and I’m sorry for ruining the ending guys…
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