Hi everyone! First month of residency is OVER. How did that fly by? In my program the first month is called "Bootcamp". It is a mix of clinic days, lectures/seminars, certification courses and just easing into residency. I very much appreciated it and enjoyed it to the max! Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my... Continue Reading →
My thoughts on PRP2
Happy Monday everyone! PRP2 is over! I will be finally starting residency NEXT WEEK! Very surreal. From June 29th to July 1st we are free and then orientation begins on July 2nd. We have many days of orientation, but these are all done online. I only have to go in June 29th (today) to pick... Continue Reading →
FAQ about residency interviews & matching.
Hi everyone! The final results from the poll I conducted on Instagram and Twitter *drum roll please* most votes were for Frequently asked questions about residency and examinations. I will split this into two sections as there were many questions that were asked. Thanks guys for sending them in! Today I will be writing about... Continue Reading →
Medical Monday blog posts?
Hi everyone! I wanted to type up quick post on some thoughts that have been running through my mind... What do you think about Medical Mondays? I got this idea from http://www.fairyburger.com/. (I love her blog!!) I want to aim for at least two posts per month on Mondays where I write about medically-related things.... Continue Reading →
My CaRMS Match Story
Hello my readers! I have been itching to write a post like this for YEARS. Now, I can finally do it! If you don't already know, I MATCHED! I got into one of the best family medicine programs in Canada and my top choice! I am over the moon! There are no words to describe... Continue Reading →
Some news to share with you!
Good afternoon my readers! It has been such a long time since I updated my blog and for good reason(s)! Here we go!! The move: Hubby and I have decided to move back to Ontario from British Columbia! Actually we are making the move in the next 5 days! Things have been hectic and busy... Continue Reading →
At the library…
Good morning everyone! CaRMS applications are finished. Exams are done! What do I do now? Refreshing my email a 1000x times waiting for interview emails is a waste of time. (Ahem, OK it is too early to expect interview invites to come in now anyway. This neurotic behaviour will emerge in a few weeks.) I thrive... Continue Reading →
Monday Catch Up With Me!
Good morning my readers! Happy Monday! Have some coffee or tea with me and let's catch up! 🙂 I have a day off, so here I am writing a post on everything that has been going on since September! Food Anyone every tried Cartem's Donuts from Vancouver?? Hubby surprised me with these vegan donuts one... Continue Reading →
CSAs/IMGs: Canadian Medical Exams to write before applying to CaRMS
Hi everyone! Hope your summer is going well! What's keeping you busy? Any fun adventures? My husband and I recently did an Alberta road trip and hiked up to Sentinel Pass. It was difficult but AMAZING! I will be posting up pictures from our hike and road trip in the near future so please check... Continue Reading →
My Frustrations and How I Keep Motivated
How do I keep motivated when things are not going my way? This is a brutally open and honest post. For the past couple of months, I have found myself losing the drive and motivation to get up, get ready and accomplish the goals I've set for myself. My efforts seem futile. What's the point... Continue Reading →