Four Things to Know When Dating a Doctor
We had a date planned. I was going to wear a red dress; a nice break from unisex sky blue scrubs. He planned to take me out to the House of Blues in Chicago. I had never been and was excited to go. After all, a trustworthy recently engaged friend set us up. Like everyone […]
Good Old Summertime Memories from Around the World
The word “third culture kid” or “third culture individual” has recently gained credence to describe children living the amalgamation of two cultures. I feel I am a fourth culture adult and hence my summer memories span across several continents. Most of my childhood was spent in the University town of Nsukka in post-colonial, post Biafran […]
When Someone Says You Can’t Do Something
When someone says you can’t do something, you should ask, “why not?” Sometimes that someone is a friend, a spouse, a coworker, a boss, or society. Sometimes, that someone is your own inner voice. I entered UCLA as an undergrad thinking I was going to be pre-med. it was for all the wrong reasons – […]
Six Wellness Tips for Busy Women in White Coats
Dr. Noeli Minaya is an internationally trained dentist following a path to dental licensing in the United States at Rutgers University School of Dental Medicine. Her goal is to make an impact in the dental community, one smile at a time.
Healthy Recipe: Shrimp Scampi
A few weeks ago I had the weirdest craving for shrimp scampi. I honestly thought about going to a local restaurant to pick some up, but stopped myself in my tracks. Choosing a better lifestyle means making different decisions. I googled “shrimp scampi” and found this amazing recipe! And guess what? It’s only 276 calories! Enjoy! Recipe created […]
Do All Women Undergo Profession Shaming?
Come August in Florida, no one would blame you for moving to Nantucket. By this point, your “sun’s out, buns out” summer enthusiasm has suffocated. What remains is meltingly passive-aggressive commentary about Boston’s expense and uninhabitability, and the privilege of an olympic-sized pool at your back door. Both of those things are lies. Because once […]
Culture As A Vital Sign
I was a 3rd year medical student in Brooklyn, New York. As an Indian immigrant with physician parents, I had experienced various aspects of healthcare from numerous perspectives. However, growing up in rural Pennsylvania, my parents’ patient population was much different than my clerkship experiences in Brooklyn. The racial, cultural and linguistic diversity was welcoming. […]
