School of Medicine

Writing is a necessity in the field of medicine. The medical school curriculum has minimal emphasis on writing, with occasional encouragement for relfective journaling. Whether it is communicating between peers, creating a formal well thought-out argument, or just scribbling down conscious thought, writing has always been a therapeutic activity for me. With this project I aimed to hone my writing skills and use writing as a way to promote my ideas and spread information, as well as explore it as a therapeutic tool to help alleviate the stresses of a medical career. In doing this project, I've created an outlet for myself, published a paper, and networked with other like-minded writers.