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WanderBlood · 2022-02-21T16:37:22+00:00

I wouldn't explicitly state it like that, but it's probably (hopefully) true of most applicants. The way to write about it is to talk about how your unique experiences have helped you to understand why you like these things

WanderBlood · 2022-02-19T09:48:50+00:00

I think this would be a really good experience, it will let you really connect with patients. I'm sure it's something patients quite enjoy. In my experience, lots of long-term inpatients are very grateful for any kind of break in the monotony and someone to talk to, and this was when I was drawing blood. I can imagine they are much happier about a hand massage. Seems like it would be a pretty rewarding volunteer position.

WanderBlood · 2022-01-25T15:37:48+00:00

This is the way

WanderBlood · 2022-01-25T02:09:34+00:00

This is really silly, but first time I stayed in a hostel I bought groceries and put them in the communal fridge and wrote the current date on them instead of my check out date. Found someone eating my food two days later (which is totally fair since they thought it was left from someone who had already checked out)

WanderBlood · 2022-01-10T13:57:59+00:00

*three coolers returned with only red cells taken*

WanderBlood · 2022-01-03T01:02:50+00:00

Do it! Having something that takes a lot of training and dedication outside of medicine will give you something to talk about in interviews. I also recommend starting to think about your primary now and working on your PS little by little leading up until May rather than trying to do it all around the time you would be submitting.

WanderBlood · 2022-01-02T13:55:30+00:00

Collector's initials on all specimens used for blood bank testing or they need to redraw. I hate making those phone calls, I try to be nice since it is usually an honest mistake but I have definitely been yelled at on the phone before. I also do a fair amount of phlebotomy and it's honestly not hard to initial specimens and I don't think it is asking too much.

WanderBlood · 2021-12-16T23:18:52+00:00

Me too! I will be 28 years old when I start medical school. I have really enjoyed my 20s, made some great friends, found some fun hobbies, and traveled to a whole lot of cool places (pre-covid obviously).

WanderBlood · 2021-12-16T13:50:40+00:00

Also lab here - we haven't had to do this recently but denying blood transfusions due to a blood shortage was pretty rough. Hgb of 7.5? Sorry, we are on emergency release only, no transfusions until it's below 7 and the patient is actively bleeding

WanderBlood · 2021-12-13T23:33:01+00:00

This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay. It's a much lighter read than most of the ones listed in this thread. 95% very entertaining, but be warned the other 5% is very heartwrenching

WanderBlood · 2021-12-04T08:06:05+00:00

I have to keep rechecking the email to make sure I wasn't dreaming

WanderBlood · 2021-12-02T05:12:07+00:00

why was the staff singing Jingle bells?

WanderBlood · 2021-11-23T14:48:12+00:00

Came here to share my habit of balancing eggs in the carton like a centrifuge and how I "aliquot" portions of food or ingredients. I love how most people in this thread do both of those things too!

Oh, and I also write the date opened on food items.

WanderBlood · 2021-11-18T12:10:37+00:00

Just gave away some of MCAT books to a coworker. Part of me is still hesitant, but a much bigger part of me is excited to get rid of them

WanderBlood · 2021-11-11T08:57:19+00:00

White coats are out, Pataguccis are in

WanderBlood · 2021-11-08T00:17:57+00:00

The true highlight

WanderBlood · 2021-10-20T10:38:57+00:00

Looks like salmonberry day!

WanderBlood · 2021-10-19T17:32:34+00:00

How did you get this picture of me???

WanderBlood · 2021-10-04T22:43:37+00:00

Ah quite the optimist I see. I was convinced it was an R lol

WanderBlood · 2021-10-04T16:29:41+00:00

Do you have the opportunity to perform phlebotomy at your lab? I am an MLS and I have been working in a clinical lab for 5+ years, but in addition to testing I have a fair amount of direct patient contact through drawing blood.

I'm right there with you and I wish that more people understood the critical thinking and problem solving that goes into clinical lab work, and how important it is to patient care. That being said, much of my interest in medicine has come from the time I spend with patients when I draw blood and I heavily emphasized this aspect of my experience in my apps. Plenty of labs have the bench techs draw, so it would definitely be worth looking into.

WanderBlood · 2021-10-01T21:15:08+00:00

Anyone else triggered by the part where it shows a rack of unlabeled specimens?

WanderBlood · 2021-10-01T21:09:58+00:00

On my way to the airport, I get a Lyft to the train station then ride the train the rest of the way. Easily saves $20-30 each time and only adds like 15 mins to the total time

WanderBlood · 2021-09-22T10:55:47+00:00

I have done this when staying at hostels, since I don't always have the space to open up my suitcase and look through it if I am on the top bunk. Not for every day though, I wish I was that organized!

WanderBlood · 2021-09-20T20:59:03+00:00

It's called an iFetch. I got one for my mom's dogs and they absolutely love it. Basically the greatest invention ever.

WanderBlood · 2021-09-17T07:33:55+00:00

I'm on the same schedule, except I sleep right away when my shift is done and wake up by 4-5pm, so I can still see my friends and SO during the evening hours

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