It’s been a week and I still hesitate to introduce myself at Dr. Okoye. I quickly realized the weight held by that prefix and I am definitely not equipped to handle it at the moment. My first week of … Continue reading Oh you’re a doctor, doctor!?
The time has come for me to officially step in my role as a doctor. I’m now someone’s PCP (primary care provider). I’m now the one who’s name is attached to the patient when they’re admitted to my service … Continue reading Playtime is over!
I’m done with first week of orientation, check out my video for highlights! Also subscribe to my new channel while you’re at it. It was lots of fun meeting lots of other interns and getting to know my group even … Continue reading Orienting ourselves
Whoohooo my life is overrrrr!! hahaha It was only yesterday that I matched into my #1 choice program for Family Medicine, and now here I am about to embark on this crazy journey! Orientation begins officially this week and lasts … Continue reading Intern year begins!
So my time in Atlanta is coming to an end. The celebrations are winding down and I’m saying many of my goodbyes. I can’t say that I’m not excited to move though! Last week I closed on my condo (yay!) and moved some of my stuff into my new place. This weekend I’ll be taking my final trip with my mom to bring the rest of my stuff up. I gave myself a full 2 weeks to get settled because not only do I need to get familiar with the area and figure out where to do my usual life … Continue reading Chapter Closing
Last week, two little letters got added to my name! I don’t think I’ve ever worked harder than I have for those letters. Ijeoma Okoye, MD. WOW. It’s still somewhat surreal to me. I have moments when it hits me … Continue reading What’s up Doc!?
I’m back from vacation feeling better than ever! You know how sometimes you take a vacation, and by the time it’s over, you feel like you need a vacation from the vacation?? Not this time. Me and my girls did … Continue reading 4th year Vacay Recap
Happy Easter! It’s true that in the 4th year of medical school, you have more free time than you’ll probably ever have again in your medical career, until you retire. And what better to do with all this time than … Continue reading Traveling Season
This weekend, 3 of my friends and I took a small girls trip to Chicago in celebration of my pal Stacy’s birthday. The best part of it was paying for all my flights with rewards points. And of course getting … Continue reading Girls Trip to Chicago and VLOG!
Watch my Match Day Vlog here! https://youtu.be/Ux9Oh7eUQIE WOW, match day has come and gone! I still vividly remember standing in line to receive my white coat, and my first time doing anything clinical at a health fair. Flash forward to … Continue reading Match Madness!
The Balancing Act 