Medschool

v life in med school — Pola ♡
a little diary of

life in med school

The long nights, the small wins, and everything in between — documenting the road to MD.

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Pola
future MD, one exam at a time
the journey

Why medicine, and how I got here.

I’ve always been drawn to the idea of a career where knowledge can make a real difference in someone’s life. Medicine felt like the perfect intersection of curiosity, compassion, and purpose — a field that challenges you to keep learning while giving you the opportunity to care for people when they need it most. .

Getting here hasn’t been a straight or easy path. There have been moments of uncertainty, long days, and plenty of times when I questioned whether I was capable of making it this far. But every experience has shaped the way I see medicine and reminded me why I chose this path in the first place. I’m still learning, still growing, and still figuring out the kind of doctor I want to become — but that journey is what makes it meaningful.

right now

currently

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next exam

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What's coming up next, and how you're feeling about it.

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keeping me sane

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The small thing that's getting you through this season.

the grind

daily planner

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💕 See the good in yourself
and in others.

Top priorities

To do list

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what i use

study toolkit

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Notes

Where I keep everything written down.

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Flashcards

Spaced repetition, non-negotiable.

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Timer

How I structure a study block.

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Focus sound

What's playing while I grind.

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Reference

The books and question banks I live in.

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Question bank

Where I test myself before the real thing.

the road so far

milestones

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White Coat Ceremony

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First board exam passed

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Match Day

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stay in the loop

my calendar

Exam dates, rotation changes, and anything else worth marking — updated straight from my phone.

encouragement wall

med school is a marathon — leave a little note for the road ♡