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It’s funny how many people on Student Doctor Network (SDN) decide to become completely “anonymous” by removing their MDApplicants profile link, making their Facebook profiles private, disabling MySpace accounts, etc. during interview season. I know it’s a personal preference and they’re trying everything they can think of to convey a positive image to health profession schools across the nation, but this it’s amazing how paranoid some people can be.

A few months ago, a frequent site reader had hypothesized that I didn’t get into UT Southwestern’s medical school because I made Baylor Med out to be my number one choice, and UTSW adcoms may have come across this site. Do I have any regrets? No. I never denounced UT Southwestern as a school. I simply expressed why I thought Baylor Med was a better fit for me. In the end, I guess everything worked out.

This brings to mind my future of discussing medical topics. Upon starting medical school at the end of July, I’ll definitely want to write about things a medical student goes through from day to day; however, some hospitals have restrictions on social media/blogging (to protect the patient as well as the institution). There’s no reason why I can’t discuss my daily routine, right? Also, once I become a practicing physician, what will patients think of my opinions and interests? Since I’ve (gladly) chosen not to remain one of those anonymous online people, these are all things I have to consider and be mindful of when writing.

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As a third year medical student at Baylor College of Medicine, my posts are intended to educate others and share my experiences from this incredible journey without violating patient privacy at all costs. These blurbs are not to serve as a replacement for recommendations provided by licensed physicians under any circumstance.