Lilian White is a medical student.

An open letter to graduating medical students

Medical Education
April 21, 2020

I see you.

Studying. Reading the updated guidelines for patients with COVID-19, reviewing differentials, and management algorithms for common chief complaints during this time of restricted direct patient contact. Embracing online boot camps. Completing residency paperwork. Thank you for preparing.

Relaxing. Trying out a new yoga video. Watching Netflix by the hour. Reading a new book. Going for a run or walk. Thank you for re-charging your batteries so you can serve …

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An open letter to graduating medical students

Where are the medical students during the pandemic?

Conditions and Diseases
March 28, 2020

Not in hospitals. Not in the clinics.

Not spending an hour suturing a laceration, so the resident is available to help others.

Not reminding the team that it’s the day, and we should consider stopping the antibiotics.

Not presenting on the latest COVID-19 treatment updates during rounds.

Not writing the history and physical for the 4th admission the morning  – or for that matter, the progress notes and discharge summaries that are piling up.

Not …

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Where are the medical students during the pandemic?