personal growth story Archives

Today

V.II.II TODAY Today… Today I am a doctor. Today I sit here, incredulous and in disbelief as I write this sentence. Today, I am a doctor. Against all odds, despite all the obstacles, today, I am a doctor. I was surrounded by my best friends when the results came out. I wasn’t emotionally overwhelmed or particularly excited. I mean, don’t […]

Added on June 18, 2020 Fifth Year , Becoming

Tomorrow

V.II.I TOMORROW Tomorrow marks the start of the end. Tomorrow I start my finals. Some seven years ago I decided I wanted to become a doctor. Five years ago I took my first step. Five years of hard work. Five years of learning and studying and practising. Five years of adventures, five years of growth. Five years. All leading to […]

Added on October 13, 2015 First Year , Alive

Fellowship

I.II.II FELLOWSHIP September 2015 was a month of many firsts for me. I was nineteen, making my way downtown, strutting my stuff and painting the town red. Me and my trusty leather jacket, all hip and trendy. Like what the cool kids say. Cause I‘m just that cool. I’d be a med student in a few weeks’ time and I […]