Medicine
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The Mask as the Great Divider
The COVID-19 crisis is not likely to go away anytime soon, despite the denial of some that it exists, the insistence of others to get back to their normal lives, or the fatigue of most from taking precautions. There is then, obviously, a balance between cowering in fright and hiding at home versus stepping into the world to live life carefully, accounting for not just my rights and my health but that of the people around me. This acceptance of a new reality has made it not only easier to adapt to the present but also to prepare for the future.
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Useful Books for First Year Anatomical Pathology Residency
While my background in molecular biology and medicine provides me with the appreciation of the beauty in synthesis—how the threads of life weave together—there is much that I have to learn in pathology. Trying to learn as much as I can, from molecular patterns to cellular morphology to tissue architecture, even while keeping the patient and clinical scenario in mind, will undoubtedly be challenging.
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Canadian Exams for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
The road to practicing medicine in Canada is difficult, especially if you are an international medical graduate (IMG). There are the exams to tackle, and exam scores are important if you want to be a competitive applicant for the residency match.
