They Cut Me Off In Med School—Until They Saw My Name On The ER Badge

look like you’ve been hit by a truck, Dr. Hayes,” he said matter-of-factly. “You’re still answering correctly, but if you fall over during rounds, it’ll be poor form.”

“I’m fine,” I said automatically. The lie felt bitter on my tongue.

He studied me for a long moment. “You’re not fine. No one in residency is ‘fine.’ We’re all slightly broken. The question continue reading …