Photo by Brigitte Tohm on Pexels.com Hi everyone, Many of you are about to start your first year of residency. I recently wrote an email to a reader who requested advice before beginning their first year. Please note this is coming from a family medicine resident. I believe this post may be relevant to other... Continue Reading →
Half way through my second year!
I sit here in front of the fireplace this morning. Kiddo has been dropped off at school, I have a couple of hours before I go in to make a home-call visit and then ER shift later this evening (5pm - midnight). Many months have gone by without an update. Enjoying quiet mornings. LIFE I... Continue Reading →
Life update and Obstetrics & Gynecology rotation
Hello my readers! I sit here on a Sunday night alongside Hubby, kiddo is fast asleep, the kitchen is clean, laundry is in the dryer. Garbage/recycling collection day is tomorrow and that has been placed outside (hoping for no racoons!) Plants in the rain - front porch. We are in our new house - for... Continue Reading →
Reflections – My First Year of Residency.
Hi everyone! It's been a while since I posted something new on here - partly due to time and a lot due do to writer's block! I am currently completing my Internal medicine rotation. Next week Tuesday I will be post-call and would have completed my intern year in Family Medicine! WHAT?! Let's reflect on... Continue Reading →
Marriage and parenting during residency
"How do you do it??" - a question I have been asked numerous times since starting residency. It is all very amazing - and exhausting. My intention is not to make this a rant-post filled with complaints about my life? I don't know, we'll see how this unfolds. Typical Work Day Hubby, baby and I... Continue Reading →
Friday – Catch up with me!
Hello everyone! Grab yourselves a cup of coffee or tea and let's catch up! THANK YOU!!!! --> We're already half way through February 2021! Can you believe how fast time is flying by? How did you celebrate New Years? Did you make any New Years resolutions - are you still following them? :)) --> No... Continue Reading →
Weeks leading up to Match Day
Hello readers! Edit Jan 2021: I wrote this back in 2019 while awaiting my results. It was sitting in my drafts for over 2 years. Now I felt like publishing it. It brings back some very raw memories and feelings. ---------------- 2019: This post is about the weeks leading to rank order submission and match... Continue Reading →
Red Coconut Curry – Vegan
Hi everyone! Here is a quick, simple and delicious sweet-spicy vegan coconut curry that can be made in 20-30 mins. You require the VH red coconut curry sauce for this one. Use whatever veggies/protein you have on hand. I used onions, carrots, mushrooms and tofu. (You can also use broccoli, peas, corn, chickpeas!) Steps: Cut... Continue Reading →
Family Medicine Residency Updates…
Hello my readers! (Grab yourselves a coffee/tea because this is a lengthy post.) Happy Holidays! Hope you had a wonderful, safe and healthy time this Christmas break. Please stay indoors as much as you can and associate with your "circle". A Medical Monday post was overdue. I was to write one after my Psychiatry rotation... Continue Reading →