Future advice for women in research

How To Survive and Thrive in the Mother-Mentor Marathon 
by Galit Lahav (Department of Systems Biology, Harvard Medical School). Published in Cell

An amazing article, written by such an inspiring woman. Sharon, these are the people you should learn from. If I can attain any of the qualities this professor lists in the article, I know I will be stepping towards becoming the woman I want to be--for my family, my partner, and my friends.

this is why i want to go into oncology

17 Years Later, Stage 4 Survivor Is Savoring a Life Well Lived
By KATHERINE RUSSELL RICH
Published April 26, 2010 in the NYTimes

efficiency

Today, on the first day back from PSU, I...

-Got a physical for my summer job at MSKCC, got blood drawn, and got a PPD. Made an appt for followup.
PS: My doctor was a PROG!! What are the chances!? That was pretty sweet :) Also got med school advice (concerning anatomy, talking to Dr's about job prospects, keeping medical records, managing time and classes)

-Got teeth cleaned at dentist's

-Got a HALF PRICED FRAPPUCINNO at Starbucks. Got pens at the dollar store. 

-Got a haircut. After a year of curly hair, my hair is straight again!

-Mailed my acceptance to JMC (even though I am already...enrolled?) ^__^'



I guess it was a blessing in disguise that I didnt get my medical forms in on time, and actually GET a break before working. That, and my mother is the queen of efficiency