Best of the Storytelling Contest Primary CareOur first visit nearly brings you to tears. I hand you a diabetes diagnosis. One full point too high on one blood test, and now the concept you had of your health is overturned. May 9, 2023 Nina EscuetaSchool of Medicine Student Life
When am I? May 2, 2023Gabriela CanalesWhen am I alive? The ink line separating me from my mother Smudged by nature’s thumb Student Life
The Visitor April 25, 2023Sonia TargSorry, you can’t hang your hat here. So please, hold on to your headwear. Student Life
Grief April 18, 2023Manuella DjomaleuI stumble into the room, fumbling over sensible greetings Student Life
Everything I Ever Hoped For April 11, 2023Olasina AweDreams turned to memories; Golden, like pictures in the ocean sunset; It was everything I ever hoped for Student Life
Tinderdating April 11, 2023Eszter KishSwipe, swipe, left-right, swipe, This one, that one, they’re all hype. Student Life
Liminal April 4, 2023Jessica CrockettWe speak gently Into liminal space We all see the faint flame, the wick in shallow wax Student Life
First patient March 21, 2023Shyam PatelShelter clinic opens every Thursday at six, First time seeing a “real” patient, I’m waiting at the door. Student Life
Ours Is Not to Reason Why February 7, 2023Abu TahaWhen I found out the next patient I’ll be following is a retired army cardiothoracic surgeon in his late eighties... Student Life
Silent But Not Alone: Enduring A Hostile Academic Culture January 24, 2023AnonymousFour years ago, I sat among clamoring classmates at graduation, silently reflecting on my college experience and how unhappy I... Student Life