CAMILA RAMÍREZ, MS2
New York Medical College
Mental
health is important
as we learn how chemical imbalances
affect our patient's
Health.
We learn about neurotransmitters involved in
depression, anxiety, and psychotic disorders,
but they fail to discuss other
Matters,
Like how to deal with imposter syndrome
and the crushing pressures of national exams.
But
We should be stronger than this, they claim,
med students should be able to
overcome anything, if they
Only
go to yoga three times a week and eat healthy,
but only if it doesn't interrupt
their expected 12 hour studying session at the library.
If
those aren't enough for you,
or juggling responsibility is too difficult,
You
Probably shouldn't be in medical school.
Therapy and medication are valid treatments for patients, they
Aren't
Options a physician should ever use;
They imply mental weakness that physicians cannot afford to have.
How will patients ever trust you if
The
Very training they trust you've had
Has sent you spiraling?
Emotions are not for physicians, empathy
Should be manufactured, you should never be the
One
In the patient's shoes, seeking help for
Thoughts that are much too loud,
Trusting that the doctor
Prescribing
Your Medication understands the condition they're treating,
But only
From a textbook.
-Camila Ramírez, MS2
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