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This is my last post and, coincidentally, it has been the most difficult one to write. I have plenty to say about study schedules, resources for different courses, and best places to get work done, but I can’t imagine that would interest anyone who is not in the throes of a first year medical school curriculum. If you’re considering a career in medicine, do not let this frighten you. It is true that there will be periods of total immersion, when the rigors of academia overshadow the other aspects of your world, but these are the times when your agility and perseverance are strengthened most, and you may even be pleasantly surprised by the depth of your enthusiasm for learning. However, with this scorching enthusiasm may also come the formidable burnout. If you believe —as I once did— that you are fully immune to such a mortal downfall, just take note that, should it creep up, allow yourself a moment to appreciate something remote from your life as a student. In this moment, I am tak...

G enetics, a half-term course, officially ended last week. While there is still a considerable   amount of studying to complete before this semester ends, being able to check off even one course is indeed something worth celebrating.  A  celebration  is a variable term for anyone with a dense schedule, but living in Israel provides delightfully singular perks for anyone with just an afternoon to spare and something to applaud. For this particular celebration, we chose to appreciate the charms of being outdoors and drove to see the blooming anemones of Be’eri.  To describe the thrill of nature after spending countless hours at a desk is futile, foolish even. No, this is not intended to serve as a warning for those considering medical school, or even a muted S.O.S. I am only trying to dismiss myself from the impossible venture of explaining the curative qualities of direct sunlight and fresh air. In the matters of this post, I am defeated by the limitations o...