ADHD-Friendly College Routine
Finding out that I had ADHD as an adult was a completely mind-blowing thing. I finally realized why I had such a hard time doing the...
PA School Pre-Requisites
You Pre-Meds are lucky-virtually every school you apply for will have the same pre-req classes. Not to say you have it easy-I wouldn't...
Mental Health: The Good, Bad and Ugly
Hello All, How many times have you skipped a meal to study? How about skipping a full night of sleep? In the medical world, especially as...
Guest Post: PA vs. MD with The PA Platform
Hi there! I'm Savanna, and I'm a physician assistant. I went to the University of Georgia for undergrad (and I wish The Organized...
Realizations in Medicine
I like to have an answer for everything. I like "knowing" what my next step is going to be. I'm a planner, and sometimes I expect my life...
Shadowing at Borgess: Day Two
At the end of Day 2, I fell asleep at 6:30 PM and didn't wake up until 5:30 AM. I'm not only shadowing, I have the unique experience of...
Shadowing at Borgess: Day One
I got picked up in Kalamazoo by a man on the telephone. He gave me a quick wave but made it apparent he was on an important phone call. I...
6 Travel Tips for First-Timers
The best laid plans can always end up changing. I am an avid planner and I have been preparing for my trip to Michigan for about a week...
Why I (might be) Choosing PA over MD
I have always wanted to be in the world of medicine. The science intrigued me, hospitals excited me, and it was an incredible mountain of...
Beauty Review: Clinique Stay Matte Oil Free Makeup
I am not a makeup girl. I have used the same products for years, and I only buy new things if I run out of my old favorites. Needless to...