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Posted on July 8, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

As I stand in the place where the ocean and land meet, I have the overwhelming desire to go home.  Myrtle Beach is just not the same.  The sand isn’t right.  The color of the ocean is all wrong.  Where … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Writer

Posted on April 28, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

If you were to ask me who my favorite writer is, I might be inclined to say something that would impress you with my great literary insight like Hemingway, Keats, Austen, Joyce, or Fitzgerald.  I love them all, but if … Continue reading →

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When you don’t see 50 patients a day

Posted on March 26, 2017 by deconstructingdoctor

This blogpost was inspired by One Woman’s Quest who wrote in response to my blog Profit or Prophet:  Stick to your ideals! 25 people is more than enough, but 50? How is that supposed to be helpful? My doctor refuses to overwhelm herself … Continue reading →

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Tragic Backstory

Posted on October 10, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

If you are lucky, you have one.  If you are lucky, the universe dealt you a shitty hand and you persevered.   You overcame.  You are a better human now.  Don’t harbor resentment.  Being in the shit -is the shit. … Continue reading →

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Carnival

Posted on September 26, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

  Have you ever noticed that the games at the carnival are rigged?  You play them anyway.  There’s always the chance that you’ll beat the odds.  You’ll be the one walking around with that giant panda bear and the crowds … Continue reading →

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Runner’s Low

Posted on September 20, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Since my mom passed away, running has been harder for me.  It’s hard to find the time.  It’s hard to get away.  She used to watch the kids while my husband and I went to races. Plus it’s near impossible … Continue reading →

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Those who can, should teach.

Posted on September 16, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

I love having students.  I’ve had all kinds.  High schoolers considering a career in medicine.  Premed students applying for medical school.  PA students.  Medical students on a family medicine rotation. My partner recently asked me if I get paid to … Continue reading →

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The Moment

Posted on September 6, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

In retrospect, the moment that I decided to go to medical school happened in our kitchen.  My mother answered the phone back when phones hung on walls.  Back when one phone belonged to everyone in the house.  Back when I … Continue reading →

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So you want to be a doctor?

Posted on August 12, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Are you f^cking crazy?  Ha, ha I’m just kidding. No really, do you belong in a mental institution?  Yeah, that’s a joke, too.  My sense of humor takes some getting used to. If you like being berated, abused, overworked, under … Continue reading →

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Doctorsplaining

Posted on June 22, 2016 by deconstructingdoctor

Doctor-splain-ing (verb)         The way a doctor explains medical issues to a patient in a manner that is considered condescending or patronizing Doctor:  Ms. Doe, you have diabetes.  What that means is that you have too much sugar … Continue reading →

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