{"id":2755,"date":"2021-02-04T12:57:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T12:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2755"},"modified":"2025-05-08T11:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T19:46:44","slug":"being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes","title":{"rendered":"Being a Medical Student When Disaster Strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Helping_Others_While_Staying_Safe\" >Helping Others While Staying Safe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Ask_this_question_first_%E2%80%9CAm_I_safe_now%E2%80%9D\" >Ask this question first: \u201cAm I safe now?\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Dont_Do_It_Unless_Youre_100_Ready\" >Don\u2019t Do It Unless You\u2019re 100% Ready<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Always_Call_the_%E2%80%9CProfessionals%E2%80%9D\" >Always Call the \u201cProfessionals\u201d<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Volunteer_with_Well-known_Organizations_or_NGOs\" >Volunteer with Well-known Organizations or NGOs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#What_happens_to_our_education\" >What happens to our education?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Short_Term_Pausing_formal_education_and_healthcare_workers_HCW_shortages\" >Short Term: Pausing formal education and healthcare workers (HCW) shortages\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Long_Term_Restructuring_the_medical_curriculum\" >Long Term: Restructuring the medical curriculum\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#Three_Ways_You_Can_Minimize_the_Psychological_Impacts_of_a_Disaster\" >Three Ways You Can Minimize the Psychological Impacts of a Disaster<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#1_Acknowledge_that_Different_People_Respond_Differently_Even_in_the_Same_Crisis\" >1. Acknowledge that Different People Respond Differently (Even in the Same Crisis)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#2_Speak_Up_Listen_to_Others_and_Make_Sure_Youre_Heard_Too\" >2. Speak Up, Listen to Others, and Make Sure You&#8217;re Heard Too<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#3_Take_All_Necessary_Measures_to_Help_Yourself_Feel_Safe_Again\" >3. Take All Necessary Measures to Help Yourself Feel Safe Again<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/being-a-medical-student-when-disaster-strikes\/#About_the_Author\" >About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Pandemics, protests, fires, and explosions were among the many catastrophes we faced in 2020. In this article, OMEF George Katoul al Rahbani dives deeper into the role of the medical student in the middle of all these crises, giving a personal account of what life has been like for him during these trying times.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2020, right?\u00a0<span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/3d4medical.com\/blog\/how-wildfire-smoke-can-affect-your-lung-health\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wildfires<\/a>, COVID-19, protests, and, for medical students who live in Lebanon, such as myself, an explosion that severely damaged our campuses and hospitals and even injured many of us.<\/span> It was a hard year for everyone, and in many ways, we&#8217;re still reeling from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As these crises rage on and our daily lives are disrupted, where do we, as medical students, fit in? What becomes of our education? How can we help without endangering ourselves? And how do we deal with psychological effects? In this article, I want to share my experiences and provide some advice for people who may unfortunately find themselves in similar circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Helping_Others_While_Staying_Safe\"><\/span>Helping Others While Staying Safe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the adrenaline-fueled immediate aftermath of any disaster happening, many of us want to volunteer to help those in need. Many might even do so with little regard for our own safety. Although this is a noble act, it is not necessarily always the right thing to do. So how exactly do we find that balance? &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_this_question_first_%E2%80%9CAm_I_safe_now%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Ask this question first: \u201cAm I safe now?\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the most important question when facing any emergency. Take a step back and evaluate your own status.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Am I safe? &nbsp;Can I help another person? &nbsp;If I help that person, will I still be safe?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep reminding yourself to ask \u201cAm I safe now?\u201d And if the answer is \u201cNo\u201d, do whatever you can to turn it into a \u201cYes\u201d first before helping. If you&#8217;d like to do more, give this blog from fellow OMEF, Mohammad Aldalou a read,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/02\/16\/how-medical-students-can-play-a-vital-role-in-disaster-relief-efforts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Medical Students Can Play a Vital Role in Disaster Relief Efforts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Do_It_Unless_Youre_100_Ready\"><\/span>Don\u2019t Do It Unless You\u2019re 100% Ready<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t volunteer unless you are 100% comfortable, ready, and willing. More importantly, don\u2019t guilt trip other med students to volunteer and help if they don\u2019t feel comfortable. You never know what others may be going through.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If they do end up volunteering when not ready mentally or otherwise, it could lead to poor healthcare provided to patients or even to breaches in safety protocols for the provider.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Always_Call_the_%E2%80%9CProfessionals%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Always Call the \u201cProfessionals\u201d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We all know through our BLS training: \u201cCall 911. Ask for help\u201d\u2014and for good reason! It might be hard to remember what to do in the heat of the moment. However, these professionals have the proper equipment and the proper training. Calling them will be better for both you and the patient.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Volunteer_with_Well-known_Organizations_or_NGOs\"><\/span>Volunteer with Well-known Organizations or NGOs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is always a lot safer if you volunteer with organizations like the United Nations to provide medical relief to certain areas affected by disasters. You will even provide help more efficiently under the umbrella of an organization with years of experience in disaster management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/volunteer-with-well-known-organization.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/volunteer-with-well-known-organization.jpg 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/volunteer-with-well-known-organization.jpg?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_to_our_education\"><\/span>What happens to our education?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Short_Term_Pausing_formal_education_and_healthcare_workers_HCW_shortages\"><\/span>Short Term: Pausing formal education and healthcare workers (HCW) shortages\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This seems to be the general rule: there\u2019s no time for formal teaching when the ER is flooded, whether it\u2019s with patients in the aftermath of an explosion or an influx of people with COVID-19. This overload leads to a transition in the role of a medical student, albeit briefly, from a student to a worker and \u201cself-educator\u201d. And this provides its own unique set of learning opportunities and experiences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Lebanon, after the tragic Beirut Port Explosion, hundreds of injured civilians rushed into our badly damaged Emergency Department (ED). As a result, all academic activities were postponed indefinitely, and all available med students were asked to proceed to the ED.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was all hands on deck!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With COVID-19, things followed a similar pattern. Nevertheless, our exposure as medical students to these unfortunate events really did teach us a lot. We would have been happier not to have gained this experience through unfortunate events, but sadly, this was the reality we were faced with. You can read more on the tragic Beirut Blast on my colleague and fellow OMEF Joseph Kassab\u2019s blog post:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/09\/14\/a-medical-students-perspective-on-the-beirut-blast\">\u00a0\u201cThe Beirut Blast,\u201d<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Long_Term_Restructuring_the_medical_curriculum\"><\/span>Long Term: Restructuring the medical curriculum\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Life must go on, and education must go on. And so, once the initial shock of a crisis has passed, the medical curriculum is adjusted to accommodate our new reality. This is exemplified by what has happened during the COVID-19 Pandemic. After a long period of quarantine, academic activities were resumed after being transitioned from in-person to online. Also, many Electives were canceled, and rotations were modified. In other words, \u201cDistance Learning\u201d was born to help us continue learning during this pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Three_Ways_You_Can_Minimize_the_Psychological_Impacts_of_a_Disaster\"><\/span>Three Ways You Can Minimize the Psychological Impacts of a Disaster<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Acknowledge_that_Different_People_Respond_Differently_Even_in_the_Same_Crisis\"><\/span>1. Acknowledge that Different People Respond Differently (Even in the Same Crisis)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We process and manage stressful events differently. Acknowledge everyone\u2019s reactions to what has happened. Just because you had it worse or suffered less does not mean others are being dramatic or are seeking attention. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Speak_Up_Listen_to_Others_and_Make_Sure_Youre_Heard_Too\"><\/span>2. Speak Up, Listen to Others, and Make Sure You&#8217;re Heard Too<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t hide your emotions:<\/strong>&nbsp;Speak up about them with professionals or others in the same situation.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hear others:<\/strong>&nbsp;People may feel comfortable opening up to someone in the medical field so listen and advise them to the best of your ability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seek professional help:<\/strong>\u00a0Don\u2019t let the stigma stop you; look for a therapist if you feel like you can&#8217;t cope.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"701\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/damage-done-inside-me.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/damage-done-inside-me.png 701w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/damage-done-inside-me.png?resize=300,200 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 701px) 100vw, 701px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Take_All_Necessary_Measures_to_Help_Yourself_Feel_Safe_Again\"><\/span>3. Take All Necessary Measures to Help Yourself Feel Safe Again<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Do not sleep alone at home:\u00a0<\/strong>This goes less for COVID-19 and more for disasters such as fires or blasts. You may feel safer and sleep better if there are other people in the house or even the same room.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Participate in clean-ups and repairs:<\/strong>\u00a0Our first Osmosis Event at my university involved volunteering to clean up and repair our hospital and university, both of which were completely out of order following the explosion. Personally, this really gave me closure; it was sort of like facing an issue that caused you trauma. It felt like I was fixing the damage done inside me as I fixed the damage to my surroundings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Take a break:<\/strong>\u00a0Sometimes, when things get really overwhelming, it\u2019s completely okay to temporarily withdraw from it all (if possible). You can always tackle the issues later with a clearer and more rested mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I hope you never find yourself in a disastrous situation like the one we&#8217;ve experienced here in Lebanon, but if you do, may you find these tips helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong>About the Author<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>George Katoul al Rahbani is a MedIV (7th year) Medical Student at\u00a0the <a href=\"http:\/\/apply.balamand.edu.lb\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Balamand, Lebanon<\/a>. He is also pursuing a Master\u2019s Degree in Public Health.. His other passion is sports. For his specialty, George wants to combine both his passions and become an Orthopedic Surgeon and sub-specialize in Sports Medicine. Medicine aside, George loves the outdoors, nature, and exploring his native country of Lebanon.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.omsosis.org\/covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/osmosis.org\/create\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/02\/Blog_Display_Ads_MOBILE3_2023.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>____________________________<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! 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