Author Archives: Marcus Lee

>I often get asked questions about how tough it is to be in medical school with a wife and kids and most of the time the answer is, “not to bad, really,” but this week has been one of those … Continue reading →

> Another week has flown by leaving only four more in my M1 year. It is exciting to think that it is almost over, but I am also a little wistful. This ride is so much fun and I know … Continue reading →

> I have another big neurobiology exam behind me now. They are kind of like the anatomy exams. A lot of dense material, with a new language to learn, and they both give you the uncomfortable feeling that you just … Continue reading →

> Today found everyone’s favorite physiology teacher / Survivor show applicant / movie-star-wannabe under siege from irate exam takers for Friday’s respiratory system test. I am sure poor Dr. Hester did not know what hit him after some of our … Continue reading →

> It has been a long week so far. Normally we don’t begin on Monday mornings until 10:00, which is outstanding, but this week was my turn for CPR skills review. I had to report at 8:00 for a practice … Continue reading →

> It is April and a young med student’s fancy turns to … baseball! Will the game be a soothing balm, the comforting presence of a friend who disappeared for five long months and is now back to guide me … Continue reading →

> Sorry for going AWOL over the last two weeks … I have had a lot going on. Let’s try to catch up on things. First of all, I am a little bummed on Neuro. We had our first block … Continue reading →

> Monday morning after spring break. It is good to get back into my routine. I had a fun time, but I am ready to get back into the books and finish this first year. I meant to post a … Continue reading →

> I am trying to maintain some study momentum this week heading into Spring Break. It will be my first spring break since 1989 and I can’t wait! This week in Psychiatry we are studying psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. … Continue reading →

> Today was Primary Care Day at UMC. This is an annual event in which the M1 class is exposed to some of the day-to-day experiences of some of the clinics at the University. We met at 8:00 AM for … Continue reading →