I recently completed 5 weeks of the DM (digestion and metabolism) module and did extremely well. The last time I got this score was during the MSK block aka my COVID exam. You can read about those fun times in how I survived a med school exam with COVID. Luckily, this time I was completely…
The busier med school gets, the more likely it becomes that we’ll start skipping meals and neglect taking care of ourselves. Or start eating out more, which sometimes, is just inevitable. But there are simple things we can do to avoid eating out and skipping meals. Here are some easy meal prep ideas for students,…
Although there are many things I’m adjusting to, I’ve realized there are some positive things about my apartment in Grenada. Following my post about off campus living in the Caribbean, here are some things I specifically love about my apartment. Large TV in my apartment in Grenada Yes, like a guy, I’ve mentioned a large…
Moving to Grenada has not been easy. Aside from the day to day struggles of living on an island, the other big challenge is trying to manage a long distance relationship in medical school. I miss my husband so much and it doesn’t get easier the longer I’m here. In fact, it just makes me…
The produce in Grenada is limited and I can’t find many of the fruits I’m used to. It’s not like our grocery stores in Canada which, regardless of the chain you choose, have typically everything you need almost all year-round. And usually the fruits that are available at the store are imported, like strawberries and…
When the school announced earlier this year that all classes would be in person starting August 2022, I knew I had to find an apartment ASAP. And one that was close-ish to the school, because I didn’t want to live on campus. Almost 1.5 months in and I’m still happy with my decision. But as…
I wrote my first exam for Term 2 last week and scored 96%. Which was surprising and a relief since I didn’t feel like I was adequately prepared to get that mark. I was really struggling to adjust to all the newness and being away from my family and feeling overwhelmed. Here’s a post exam…
I completed my first block and wrote my first exam of Term 2 this week. And when this post goes live, I’ll have been in Grenada for one month. As I write that, I realize how surreal it is. Amidst the struggles of adjusting to a new place while in medical school, all I’ve been…
After 3 weeks of classes on the island, I’ve been thinking about how online vs in person classes compare in medical school. Here are some pros and cons I’ve noticed. Tutorials are great in person I’ve already had a few tutorials and much to my surprise, they are less stressful than the ones I did…
I love food. The only downside is that I often want food that I can only buy out. Which means spending money. But my foodie self has to be reminded that I’m also an unemployed and highly in debt medical student. So I’ve learned to find some creative solutions to hit those cravings and save…