Andrew Powis

I've been off of Twitter ~all MS2 year. Did I miss anything good @RetchedSole? Also it's absolutely wild to me how quickly my pre-clinical curriculum went. How am I one USMLE away from being in the wards?

@RetchedSole I just got the change...it's sorta lame

Is anyone else disproportionately annoyed that the Canvas app logo changed color?

@LarryHogan I don't know if this is an appropriate way to ask, but I am an MD resident currently in another state for school. Would me traveling home violate the shelter-in-place order? Thank you so much

@AliAbdaal Hi Ali, I use a lot of evidence based study methods to study efficiently but I'm never actually confident before an exam. Plus I end up feeling lazy because I only ever study ~2-4 hours a day. I always do well but it feels more like luck than competence. Any thoughts?

SUCH a good point! Some people naturally LIKE to lead, some people don’t... but either way it is an intentional skill that can be worked on, like a master craft to be honed. I feel like an onion, & I’m peeling layer after layer of bad habits off & daily working on new skills.

Not going to lie, my favorite part of being back in school may be my ability to read interesting journal articles without worrying about a paywall.

I’m really grateful that I can come home to see my family (including my adorable week old nephew!) for a weekend. And that they encourage me to study on my phone in the back seats of their cars during our several hours of driving.

@PriyaLArun @lilaflavin Maybe it's just the people I happen to be around, but I've experienced almost the exact opposite. Some of the most caring, humble, and down-to-earth people I know are my classmates. Granted, I'm only an MS1, so maybe we're still all pretending to be nice people.

@lilaflavin How toxic the medical school environment can be definitely surprised me. Things I didn't expect: "flex culture," disregard for mental health, unchecked privilege, and general inflexible thinking.

Med students- There are lots of spoken/unspoken msgs to make you feel like your voice doesn’t matter. It’s not true. We need to hear from you! You notice things we don’t. Comment below w/ 1 thing that surprised you most ab med school. We’ll follow you!

I knew this already form my gap year job, but man, SPs are so valuable. I have a long way to go, but their patience and insight have been absolutely needed while I slowly learn how to act and speak like a physician. It's not been intuitive for me so far!

@TSA hello, it'll be my first time traveling with Precheck soon and I'm confused about the electronics screening. I know laptops can stay in my bag, but what about other electronics like Kindle/camera? Thanks!

I am an introvert who feels like I've limited my growth over the years by saying"no". And I'm actively working on doing the things that scare me. I just discovered "The Year of Yes" by @shondarhimes, and it resonates with me. If you're making a similar adventure, I'd recommend it

Yikes that typo. Maybe everyone else is smarter than me 😂

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in med school so far, it’s that everyone believes that: 1: they are “so behind“ on studying 2:everyone else of smarter than them. Also that winged scapula = long thoracic nerve.

@RetchedSole No doubt

@AndrewPowis Wow ok also PT school

Is there a consensus between Netter's and Moore's Anatomy? I already have Moore's but idk how good it is for Neuro.

How did studying become an effective way to de-stress? Is this my life from now on?

@RetchedSole Have you used a wet persevered cadaver? All the muscles just look like blobs. Great way to learn, but it's hard. (Also thanks, I'm gonna enjoy using the lab to "study" this afternoon)

@AndrewPowis Not in my experience

Is it possible to actually feel prepared for an anatomy practical? 😂 @RetchedSole

I finally did it. I bought USMLE first aid. Now I'm officially an MD student. Catch me in like 20 months when I finally take Step1.