Andrew Powis

MD to be, class of 2023.

(I did not intend for that to rhyme)

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

I've been off of Twitter ~all MS2 year. Did I miss anything good @RetchedSole? Also it's absolutely wild to me how quickly my pre-clinical curriculum went. How am I one USMLE away from being in the wards?

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

I finally did it. I bought USMLE first aid. Now I'm officially an MD student. Catch me in like 20 months when I finally take Step1.

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

@RetchedSole I just got the change...it's sorta lame

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

@LarryHogan I don't know if this is an appropriate way to ask, but I am an MD resident currently in another state for school. Would me traveling home violate the shelter-in-place order? Thank you so much

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

@AliAbdaal Hi Ali, I use a lot of evidence based study methods to study efficiently but I'm never actually confident before an exam. Plus I end up feeling lazy because I only ever study ~2-4 hours a day. I always do well but it feels more like luck than competence. Any thoughts?

[Betsy Hunt @BetsyHuntMD]

SUCH a good point! Some people naturally LIKE to lead, some people don’t... but either way it is an intentional skill that can be worked on, like a master craft to be honed. I feel like an onion, & I’m peeling layer after layer of bad habits off & daily working on new skills.

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

Not going to lie, my favorite part of being back in school may be my ability to read interesting journal articles without worrying about a paywall.

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

I’m really grateful that I can come home to see my family (including my adorable week old nephew!) for a weekend. And that they encourage me to study on my phone in the back seats of their cars during our several hours of driving.

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

@PriyaLArun @lilaflavin Maybe it's just the people I happen to be around, but I've experienced almost the exact opposite. Some of the most caring, humble, and down-to-earth people I know are my classmates. Granted, I'm only an MS1, so maybe we're still all pretending to be nice people.

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

I knew this already form my gap year job, but man, SPs are so valuable. I have a long way to go, but their patience and insight have been absolutely needed while I slowly learn how to act and speak like a physician. It's not been intuitive for me so far!

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

@TSA hello, it'll be my first time traveling with Precheck soon and I'm confused about the electronics screening. I know laptops can stay in my bag, but what about other electronics like Kindle/camera? Thanks!

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

I am an introvert who feels like I've limited my growth over the years by saying"no". And I'm actively working on doing the things that scare me. I just discovered "The Year of Yes" by @shondarhimes, and it resonates with me. If you're making a similar adventure, I'd recommend it

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

Yikes that typo. Maybe everyone else is smarter than me 😂

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in med school so far, it’s that everyone believes that:
1: they are “so behind“ on studying
2:everyone else of smarter than them.

Also that winged scapula = long thoracic nerve.

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

@RetchedSole No doubt

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

Is there a consensus between Netter's and Moore's Anatomy? I already have Moore's but idk how good it is for Neuro.

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

How did studying become an effective way to de-stress? Is this my life from now on?

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

@RetchedSole Have you used a wet persevered cadaver? All the muscles just look like blobs. Great way to learn, but it's hard. (Also thanks, I'm gonna enjoy using the lab to "study" this afternoon)

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

Is it possible to actually feel prepared for an anatomy practical? 😂 @RetchedSole

[Andrew Powis @AndrewPowis]

I finally did it. I bought USMLE first aid. Now I'm officially an MD student. Catch me in like 20 months when I finally take Step1.