Photo Credit
Drawing by Pablo Acevedo
The Sterile Field
I showed up in scrubs. Red jacket, denim tote bag, cowboy frog socks. My first time in the OR. I went straight to the scrub room.
From Ideal Scenarios to Operating Room Chaos
Entering clinical environments for the first time as a medical student, I expected to hear common phrases of wisdom. I...
To Know a Stranger
I met Em on the way home the night I expected B would die. We’d both missed the light like...
Enduring Curiosity
[In this series, past editors reflect on their time leading the paper.] As I looked through my old articles, a...
Community First
[In this series, past editors-in-chief reflect on their time leading the paper.] I served as Editor-in-Chief from 2008-2009. I have...
A Brief Respite
I served as editor-in-chief of Synapse in 2002–2003. Before that, I was the food editor, which conveniently meant Synapse reimbursed...
From Classroom to Community
[This piece launches a new series in which former Synapse editors-in-chief look back on experiences, priorities and decisions that shaped...
Dreaming of Home
Editor’s Note: Students of UCSF highlights the diverse experiences and personal journeys that shape the UCSF community. Share your own...
This Date in UCSF History: 10 Solid Pieces of Advice for First Year Students
[Originally published on September 5, 2002.] Welcome First Year (insert school here) Students! In the next week to months you...
Burnt Out
Wednesday 7pm I was lying in bed in pain Burnt out, digestive system screaming I wished I could rest or...