Learning the health care ecosystem is an uphill battle
The short white coat, breast pocket full of colorful pens, side pockets bulging with gauze pads and suture kits, a simultaneous look of bewilderment, excitement and fear. Pathognomonic signs of the third-year medical student on wards. Third year of medical school is a period of learning how to diagnose disease, treat patients and understand what it means to be a doctor in this health care landscape. There is not enough …
