‘VUMC’
Shadowing 101
Jan. 28, 2019—A big part of being a pre-med student is seeking out opportunities to learn about the field outside of the classroom. One of the best ways to do this is through shadowing physicians. Shadowing entails following a physician around over the course of a regular work day, and seeing what their career looks like up...
Flulapalooza
Oct. 2, 2018— Every year, Vanderbilt hosts an event called “Flulapalooza!” From 6 AM to 6 PM, Vanderbilt vaccinates as many current students, faculty, and staff as they possibly can for absolutely free. Flulapalooza began in 2011 as a way for Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) to test its mass emergency vaccination plan. Therefore, it is only...
Fighting Illness at Vanderbilt
Dec. 3, 2015—The month of November took me to the Student Health Center and Vanderbilt's ER.
My Craziest Week Yet
Oct. 6, 2013—Last week was possibly the craziest of my time at Vanderbilt. After months of preparing for the LSAT appendicitis tried to get in my way of taking the test, but there was no way I was letting an organ the size of a finger stop me!
Shadowing at the Med Center
Feb. 10, 2013—This past Tuesday I got to see a hip replacement, spine surgery, and the inside of Vanderbilt Medical Center.
My Visit(s) to the Vanderbilt ER
Apr. 8, 2011—I’d like to apologize to all of you for being incredibly MIA as of late. I’ve been dealing with a very interesting health situation, resulting in two trips to the Vanderbilt ER. While this is unfortunate news for me, it allows me to share knowledge that I gained with all of you worrisome parents out...