It's no secret that mentioning the word "sex" in many African homes is almost forbidden. There is no discussion of the birds and the...

I couldn't let this week go by without highlighting black Maternal Health Week. Black Maternal Health Week occurs yearly between April 11...

This statement is a very accurate depiction of what my friends and colleagues experience right after graduating from medical school....

I’ve always considered myself a nomad in a few ways. From my frequent travel adventures to relocating to Philadelphia on a whim in 2012,...

Life has a funny way of placing you in unexpected situations. When I started medical school, becoming an Obstetrician-Gynecologist was...

Gaining admission into medical school can be a long and arduous process. I often reminisce about my days as a pre-med college student...

It's crazy to believe that 3 years has passed since I started residency! I vividly remember my first day in clinic in my new role as a...

Who would think that in the midst of trying to finish my intern year, I would be faced with learning how to function in the middle of a...

Hello everyone! It feels refreshing to be blogging again. With everything that has been happening in 2020, it is safe to say many of us...

I was initially going to title this post "My Social Life is Trash!" but I felt that was a bit too dramatic. In all honesty, it is safe to...

Those who know me well know that I have an addiction to traveling. Unfortunately, residency and constant jet-setting do not mix well. I...

Dubai has been one of the top destinations on my list of places to visit for the past few years. It seemed like everyone who visited...

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This blog post is very fitting because I have been on my Gynecologic Oncology rotation...

It seems like only yesterday when I wrote my first blog post as a brand new resident doctor. It's crazy to believe that a year of...

I was terrified of turning 30. I had been dreading my 30th birthday since January 1st. Entering a new decade of life has a way of making...

New Orleans is known for many things but Mardi Gras is the most famous of them all. Experiencing Mardi Gras firsthand was one of the...

It feels so good to get back to writing again! I have been in a black hole called "night float" and I have finally emerged from my...

DON'T DO IT!!! Okay, I'm kidding...well, not really. Many couples find themselves contemplating the idea of long distance relationships...

Though majority of newly-minted doctors don't often admit it, there comes a point during the residency journey where most residents...

Now that I'm in the thick of intern year, I've come to the realization that there just isn't enough time for adequate sleep. We all know...

Last week, I transitioned from being in the clinic to the labor & delivery floor and it has been a whole new experience. The clinic was a...

As I arrived at clinic for my first official day as a resident doctor, I remember having to introduce myself to nurses and patients as...

Affordable Traveling Tips for Students and Professionals Over the past few years, many people have asked me how I’ve been able to find...