Author: Catherine Carragee

  • The Benefits of Mentorship in Medical School

    The Benefits of Mentorship in Medical School

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    In medical school, having a mentor means having access to a wealth of professional knowledge and support. Your mentor may even be able to write you a strong letter of recommendation when the time comes to submit your residency applications and participate in the NRMP Match. For today’s blog, we…

  • Neurophobia, Let’s Talk About It

    Neurophobia, Let’s Talk About It

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    Neurology has a reputation as one of the toughest medical specialties to master, but what does it mean to fear it?  Four weeks into our twelve-week long neurology module, I had an unsettling realization, “I think my brain hates itself.” I had developed an intense distaste for learning neurology. There…