SHHH!! It's the library!

I'm not saying you should do this - because it's really annoying when people do, but you know how when you pick up your cell phone while you're in the library everyone whispers?

First, you are whispering because you're on the phone in a silent library (because of course you don't want to disturb anyone although they can hear you). After those people can hear you, they start whispering to their friends saying, "can you believe them? they are talking in a library!" (which in itself is quite perplexing). And finally - the person you are talking on the phone with starts to whisper too. WHY?! I don't know - but without fail, when you whisper to someone on the phone saying you're in the library - they usually start whispering as if they are there.

Try it.



Whisper words of wisdom, let it be. ~The Beatles

Plan B... or C & D

So I do a lot of thinking on my daily walks. The walk between class and home, to the office, or anywhere else. I have a car, but I try to stay as green as possible. Anyways, on the way back home from BioChemistry with Dr. Weinschenk, I was thinking about my next post and I realized that everyone needs a 'Plan B'.

Life comes at you quick, and sometimes (just sometimes) life doesn't go as perfect as you thought it would and you may not get into medical school the first year out. Trust me, it's fairly common. There's an average of at 48% of a 'pre-med' class getting into medical school their first year out. At Emory, we're about 52% - 54%, which is nice.

Anyways, so just incase you're in the 1/2 that don't make it out their first time - it's cool - just know what you're going to do if you don't get through the first time. There's nothing to be ashamed of - the only thing you can be ashamed of is not having a Plan B.

I've decided mine is going to be picking up a Rap career.

Word up!

Something to lookout for

On March 24, 2007, CNN aired a feature by Dr. Sanjay Gupta about being a resident. It was called "Grady's Anatomy". It is an amazing sight into the life of a Resident. Probably one of the best and honest looks at what it means to be a resident.*

For those of you who don't know, Grady is a major hospital in the Atlanta area and is actually the home to about 900 Emory and Moorehouse medical residents.

Anyways, if you get a chance, or see a rerun, you should really take the time to watch the show/documentary "Grady's Anatomy".

Oh, and if you see it come on - or know when they are going to rerun it, let me know!


Just in case you can't wait, and want to read a transcript - click here!



*For those of you who don't know what a resident is, they are Medical Doctors (MD) who have graduated from medical school and are in training to become self-standing doctors. All of the people who are residents are officially MD's, but they are not allowed to practice on their own until they complete their residencies. As I understand it, 3 years is the minimum and it can go up to 12-14 for specialized surgery! :)

Quick Thoughts

Hey hey!

I just got back from a spontaneous* trip to Orlando (where I call home), and I was in a conversation that got me thinking...

I was talking with one of my dad's friends at my house, and he was telling me how his son went through the whole premedical process, and decided that premedicial wasn't what he wanted to do, and how he was quite disappointed.

I started to think, and I think that his son did a very wise thing. Being premed, and wanting to go into the medical profession isn't a 'job' -- it's a lifestyle. Depending on the type of medicine you do, you could be the head-residents in-house servant for a decade, your life will surround your patients bodies and their fears, and you may get to a point where you don't sleep for days - not because your bed is hard, but rather because your shift is 30 hours long. It's something that I am looking forward to, but it's not for everyone, and that's okay. :)

Life is a path, and we all have choices - but do whatever it is you need to do to find out that path. A lot of students come to Emory thinking they are premed, but then they switch to something else - Something else that is going to make them happy.

There is nothing like having a bad doctor out there. You know how it is... you know how when you go to see a doctor, and you can just tell that they are tired, don't want to be there, and are just dreading the day - those are the people we don't want to be! :) There are enough grumpy people out there because of their job - find something you like... no wait - something you LOVE. It may not be easy - but if you want it bad enough - you'll get it.

A very wise man once told me,
"Who ever said life was going to be easy? Chin up and keep on walking kid, you have goals to fill!" ~Ravi Bahl (my dad).


Just some written tought before I start my BioChem studying (wha-whoo!)


"Imagine all the people sharing all the word. And you, you may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one." ~John Lennon

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*I call it a spontaneous trip because I was sitting on the couch (the first time in a while), and I didn't like that - so I called my buddy Brian, and 30 minutes later we were in the car to Orlando. Oh - this was at 8pm... we didn't get in till 3:30am. Awesome.

From the top!

Welcome to my Blog!

I am Rajiv and I'm a senior at Emory University. I'm a chemistry major and religion minor going down the Pre-medical track. I'm involved in MANY organizations on campus (sometimes I think TOO many, but I enjoy it).

After three years of experiencing and living the Emory-life I still feel like I am getting used to the school and the area. I guess what they say is true, time really does fly by when you're having fun.

On this blog you'll find things about my 'pre-medical' life, things that are going around on campus, things that I'm doing with Emory, and about the organizations that I'm apart of. (I'll include a list of the things that I am currently involved in at the bottom of this post if you are interested in asking me about any of these).

I think that's about it for this post but hopefully you'll come back soon and read up - there's always something fun and crazy going on in my hectic Emory life. I should be updating this thing a few times a week with things that are going on - so this should be a fun and helpful place to come for all thing Emory!

Please feel free to email me or post up a comment/question.



Things that I do (or recently have done) on/around campus: College Council Senior Legislator, Emory Conduct Council Justice (Alcohol & Peer Review Boards), Indian Cultural Exchange Exec. Member, Orientation Leader, M.O.R.E. Mentor, F.A.M.E. adviser, Chemistry Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Emory Tour Guide, Karma Bhangra (dance) co-choreographer, Residence Hall Association Vice-President, and a volunteer at the Ronald McDonald House, Atlanta Children's Shelter, and in an Influenza laboratory.