justinsterett9May 8, 201610 minFamily Resident: A Day in the LifeI feel that whenever I have a story to share from the chronicles of residency or life it is typically an outlandish outlier from the day...
justinsterett9Dec 7, 20141 minMedicine and PhotographyAs a physician I have learned that we lose so much in the hustle of the modern day clinic. In order to deliver optimal wellness we must...
justinsterett9Dec 3, 20143 minThe Interview TrailWe walk many lines in life. Sometimes these lines are well structured with clear and concise paths laid out in simple steps. Sometimes...
justinsterett9Mar 12, 20143 minWe need a new modelIt’s common language now to say that we have one of the best health care systems in the world, but some of the worst access to care. In...
justinsterett9Feb 13, 20105 minThe White Coat Turns Black If you think about it there is a high probability that you will someday die in the ICU. Unfortunately my month, notably my last two weeks...
justinsterett9Feb 9, 20102 minIntensive ConfusionThe difference between the ICU and the medicine wards is sort of like the difference between making a microwave dinner and preparing a...
justinsterett9Nov 26, 20093 min Not a CardiologistIs the answer to the question what I will be when I grow up! Besides last month the last few months haven’t been all that bad. I was on...
justinsterett9Nov 26, 20093 minWhen the Pagers StopIf the CCU wasn’t bad enough the way call was set up was down right dangerous, and everyone knew it. If I only to admit CCU patients all...
justinsterett9Jul 12, 20094 minUpdates over PancakesAfter a little over a week of night float I’m thankful to report that the first night was by far the worst night. The work load is really...
justinsterett9Feb 27, 20094 minPeleliuPeleliu marks one of the bloodiest battles in the history of the US armed forces. Peleliu is at the southern end in the Palau archipelago...
justinsterett9Feb 24, 20094 minFlying SoloOnce again I arrived at the Palau hospital on Monday morning with no plan for the week. In a way I’m glad there isn’t a structure...
justinsterett9Feb 19, 20094 minThe Challenges of Micronesia My week in the Palau hospital clinic started by working with a Doctor named Jonathan who I found out was actually a Pathologist. He was...
justinsterett9Feb 11, 20094 minPalau National HospitalAfter an exciting weekend of diving we made our way to our first day at the Palua or Belau national hospital. After riding our bikes...
justinsterett9Nov 11, 20082 minThe Pizza Chronicles: The Double AgentWhen I’m out tearing up the streets delivering pizzas on my scooter (or more appropriately put, lawnmower engine with wheels), I have no...
justinsterett9Oct 16, 20083 minThe Pizza Chronicles: Training DaysI got a job! Fourth year of med school is just that amazing. When I was in college the most money I made was when I did pizza delivery...