"The wisdom and insight in this collection will surprise you." - Abraham Verghese, MD | Author of Cutting for Stone

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DIARY OF A MED STUDENT

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CREATED BY STUDENTS FOR STUDENTS

DOAMS was founded by med students, for med students, doctors, pre-med students, and their loved ones to look backward, forward, and laterally on the wonderful world of medical school.

HELPING ENHANCE PHYSICIAN WELLNESS

Our mission is to fight burn out from an early stage by creating a safe space for inner reflection and the expression of emotions for future generations of physicians.

ABOUT THE FOUNDERS

Daniel

Doctor, scientist, writer, freestyle soccer pro athlete.

Daniel has a refreshingly energetic voice that shines through in his book Diary of a Med Student. He completed his undergraduate studies in Neuroscience, Spanish Language, and Biomedical Research at UCLA. He earned both his MD and MBA degrees at UC Irvine before pursuing his dreams of becoming an eye surgeon as an Ophthalmology resident at the New England Eye Center at Tufts. Daniel lives as a passionate explorer, ultramarathon runner, and scientist who dreams of discovering novel methods for improving medical services to patients across the globe.

Ajay

Medical artist, school president, physician, researcher.

Ajay graduated from the MD/MBA program at UC Irvine, where he led as the Class President and President of the Associated Medical Student Government. He is an elected member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. In his free time, Ajay enjoys working as a talented medical artist, playing soccer, and traveling the world. He is now a Dermatology Resident at UC Irvine and is following his dreams of becoming a dermatologist focusing on the treatment of skin cancer and a leader in healthcare.

This volume had me smiling, recalling my own passage through med school. The entries are haiku-like in their economy, yet speak so eloquently about the experience. The variety astonishes me, as does the ability to capture the challenges and indignities that are inevitable in pursuing this calling, as well as our shock and despair on witnessing human suffering. The wisdom and insight in this collection will surprise you. It bodes well for the future of our profession.

ABRAHAM VERGHESE, MD

Author, Cutting for Stone