The ceramic tree that got me through residency
Being a doctor is hard.
Becoming a doctor is hard.
The hours are tough.
The days are tiring,
and the nights are tiring.
Missed holidays with family are difficult.
The exhaustion is palpable.
The insecurity in your ability is real.
The sadness about sick patients is human.
It seems obvious that it might become overwhelming.
What happens when you are faced with this?
Reach out.
Reach out to anyone and everyone.
Years ago, as an intern in pediatrics, the hours, fatigue, and on-call …
The ceramic tree that got me through residency
