Medmic

What’s in a Name?

Ms. Wendy Dereix is a retired English teacher from Dayton, Ohio. “Poetry is where I often find universal truths emerging from a simple idea or happenstance. This poem sprang from a short, mundane conversation in passing with a family member in the health profession. I am submitting it here in honor of all healthcare workers in search of their own universal truths.”

Dr. Mom

Sylvia Pollard is from Houston, Texas. This poem was inspired by her 2 year old daughter, Paige, who has been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition. She writes to help “process the difficult yet beautiful life as her mother, and hope to help others heal as well.”

Facing Frustration

Dominic Lal is a 3rd year medical student at UNC Chapel Hill. “This haiku addressess a scenario where I managed to effectively engage with a patient who was very upset because the clinic was running late.”