Responding to a prompt from a patient-family partner course I took this year, Walk With Me. I went into medicine for many reasons. Some of those reasons have been with me for a long time, such as my nerdy fascination for the scientific workings of the human body (what I would now call “physiology”, with … Continue reading Why did I go into medicine? Does this still ring true for me?
Reflections
Protected: A proposal
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DNC 2016
We caught a glimpse of the grandeur as we arrived into Philadelphia's 30th St. train station, huge navy "2016 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION COMCAST/NBC" banners unfurled along the walls. But the drive—and the walk—up to the Wells Fargo arena was rather unassuming. No thousands of protesters lining the streets. Cars crawl into the Philadelphia sports complex in organized fashion, like ants, unloading their … Continue reading DNC 2016
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Graduation Reflection
I look back to our graduation speakers, who more eloquently voice my thoughts, and whose words, although spoken in May, could not be more relevant today: Drew Faust, President of Harvard University: “What is going on? What is happening to the world?…We sing in our alma mater about calm rising through change and through storm. … Continue reading Graduation Reflection
Adventures in Israel
I recently returned from the 2016 Harvard College Israel Trek, in which myself and 47 peers explored Israel on a 10-day trip led by six Israeli students from Harvard. On the third night, we went camping in the desert near the Masada. “Yesterday, we slept at a four-star hotel. Tonight, we sleep under a million stars.” … Continue reading Adventures in Israel
Meeting Warren Buffett
Note: this article was originally published for The Harvard Independent in April 2014. Two weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to meet one of the most legendary investors and wealthiest people in the world: Warren Buffett. As Buffett surpassed 83 years of age in August, I must admit that I initially couldn’t help the … Continue reading Meeting Warren Buffett
