Tag Archives: Competition

Why I Didn’t Become A Surgeon

Posted on 06/05/2020 by Jorge Medico

One of the oldest medical schools in the country, Tulane is known for its long tradition of surgical excellence. From Rudolf Matas to Alton Ochsner, from Michael DeBakey  to Ted Drapanas (chief of surgery during my time, as well as … Continue reading →

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Struggles of a First Year Medical Student

Posted on 05/31/2020 by Jorge Medico

Moving from Chicago to New Orleans was a culture shock. However, the change from my undergraduate university days to medical school proved to be an even bigger challenge. Until then, I had always been, if not first in my class, … Continue reading →

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