Chinese proverb says, “Grandfather dies of hunger, father dies of exhaustion, son dies of decadence.” What pitiful progression of generations. I’d venture to say that most attending doctors have children who pretty much have everything their heart desire at
How I Paid off My Student Loans at 30 as PGY1.
I hate debt with a vengeance. It all started when I was about 5 years old. I became aware of the dire financial situation my family was in. Debt collectors paid daily visits at our apartment door. I was scared
5 Myths about Doctor’s Kid(s)
Like anyone else, doctor and doctor’s wife (or doctor and doctor’s husband), their children means a whole world to them. Yes it does suck to miss lots of their milestones while you are working inhumane hours at the hospital saving
Confessions of A Sleep-a-phobic
Have you ever wonder how I worked 7 jobs while double-majoring at UC Berkeley, and manage to cook and entertain my friends at my college apartment regularly? How I worked 2 jobs as a single mom medical student? How I
5 Ways Need for Less Felt as Want for More: Perpetuating the Consuming Poor
This post calls out to those who have made it to attending-hood, having experienced and habituated to the great pay raise going from the last day of PGY to first day of attending-hood. Look back at your life. When were