Enclothed Cognition

When a devastating diagnosis interrupted Annie's life, her passion and motivation to practice medicine is what gave her the courage to continue fighting for her dream.

Walking into my rotation on the first day, I was eager to learn about breast cancer from a medical standpoint. I’d heard how eye-opening this rotation was, but I really didn’t know anything specific about breast cancer.

The issue of accepting extravagant gifts from patients is tricky for physicians. Check out these ideas for thoughtful and appropriate gifts to show your appreciation!

My aunt didn’t do it the way I would have, but I have to accept her path. I try my best to remember the times that I felt she was truly herself. I’ve used her battle as a learning experience to help me care for my patients.

Conveying bad news can be a one of the most difficult duties healthcare providers encounter. Studies have shown that without proper training, the discomfort of disclosing bad news can lead to a healthcare provider emotionally disengaging from their patient.

Pharmacy is such a dynamic and rewarding career; there are countless career paths for pharmacists today. Among these are managed care, specialty, nuclear, industry and numerous other unique and interesting choices.

Regina George may have had it somewhat right, but these days it's not just on Wednesday's that we wear pink. The entire month of October is now dedicated to wearing the color in order to help raise awareness for breast cancer, and as knowledge continues to spread, more and more people are joining the movement.

The end goal to becoming a PA is drawing near, and it has been a whirlwind of an adventure getting to where I am today.

Everyday, but especially this week, I am proud to call myself a PA, and even prouder to be a woman in medicine.

PA school is hectic, a whirlwind of studying, tests, and clinicals. It’s hard sometimes to keep the end game in mind, and that is after all, to graduate and secure a job in your dream profession!