"Prior to medical school, I was a one woman wolf pack.  I had never studied with anyone, never asked someone to read a draft of an essay, and successfully avoided group projects almost entirely.  With an exception of a sprinkling of roomm ates, I’ve lived alone most of my adult life (cats excluded

"One of Touro’s strength is that it boasts a unique diversity in both the student body, as well as in faculty and staff. Such diversity champions the idea that medicine is not a call for a certain group of people, but for all who have the diligence to heed to such a call. Touro proves that it is

I become a good liar. It is the same routine. I sit with my friends through chaotic clicker sessions. I listen to their explanations and nod my head. I pretend to understand. I attempt taking diligent notes. I laugh at the carefree jokes exchanged between questions. After class, I return to my ro

“I'm passionate about teaching, particularly emergency medicine topics. I became interested in it after the show "Emergency" that I used to watch when I was young (way before George Clooney and ER). The show advocates the paramedic field I'm interested in athletic training and have a background in p

How has being in medical school changed your perspective of the world? Prior to medical school, I would often worry about the world that my son and daughter will inherit. However, my apprehension has receded significantly since being a medical student. TouroCOM Middletown has some of the most tal

Once I finally told my family, my sister’s response was “Not Elizabeth. She’s the only one who has it all together.” From the outside, it seemed like I had it all together. I went to class, went out, would smile and laugh with friends. But in the back of my mind, I couldn’t feel any of it. Grow