How pro hockey prepared me for residency challenges
My journey to medicine was a little bit different than most. Prior to beginning my academic career, I had the fortune of being a second-round NHL draft pick and enjoyed a career as a professional hockey player.
When I went through my CaRMS interviews, I was often asked about my previous experience and how that would help me in residency. I would give the typical answer: “Teamwork makes the dream work,” …
