The White House reflections
I have been lucky to somehow accomplish a number of milestones in my lifetime: graduate college, enter medical school, build a company, spearhead a premiere medical technology conference, pen a blog...
Posts by Tiah Lindner
A lot like love
StudentSpeak is pleased to present a guest post by first-year M.D. student Alice Rear. “What do I do with my hands?” The question occurs to me as soon as I walk in the room. I thought I had...
Predicting the future of science and the Ph.D.
As a child, whenever somebody asked me about my future, what I planned on doing when I grew up, I already knew the answer: I was going to be a physician. I enjoyed medicine, I liked helping people,...
Let’s get colorful!
StudentSpeak is pleased to present a guest post by Rajkaran “Raj” Sachdej, a second-year M.D. student and member of the Middle Eastern & South Asian Association (MESAA). Yai re, yai re, zor...
At home on the range
StudentSpeak is pleased to present a guest post by Karli Erickson. Karli's husband, Anfin, is a third-year medical student who hopes to specialize in general surgery. Together they enjoy two lively...
Ready
Originally published on The Biopsy. “Are your ready to see this patient?” asked my attending. This patient was a young mother-to-be, otherwise healthy with her first baby on the way. I had...
The Power of Continuity: Reflections from the Safety Net
StudentSpeak is pleased to present this guest post by Sylvia Peterson-Perry, MS3 who is dually-enrolled in the M.D. and MPH programs. I first met John* while on my 3rd year inpatient internal...
My First Patient
StudentSpeak is pleased to present a guest post by radiation therapy student Annie Mae Jensen. This post is adapted from Annie’s remarks at the 2015 Donor Memorial Service, which honors the...
From Zambia to Medical School
StudentSpeak is pleased to share an excerpt of M.D. student Malerie Pratt's winning essay for the Student Scholarship and Worldwide Community Ambassador Award presented by Giva. Malerie is a member...
Tomorrow’s lessons
Dear --------, You were my patient for four days. On the first day, we treated your many diseases. On the second day, we removed all but comfort measures. When I arrive at the hospital...