Asif Becher

Arts & Culture, Humanism

Emotional Labor: The Unspoken Curriculum of Clinical rotations

By Asif Becher

Throughout my clinical rotations, I’ve often found myself deeply, deeply exhausted by the end of the day. Some days that’s not a surprise, such as when I’ve been on my feet since 5 AM on surgery, or have...

Arts & Culture

Medical Students Make Time for Music

By Asif Becher

Before we begin our training, every medical student is warned that this process takes sacrifice — and that some of the things that bring us joy will inevitably fall by the wayside. There’s less time for travel, less...