Posts by Cassidy Johnston
Navigating Life as a Medical Student

As a new medical student, Cassidy Johnston felt incompetent in a sea of 144 of her supposed peers. They all seemed so different — so smart, so prepared. They all seemed to have experience in the healthcare field; she had experience as a waitress.

Now in her second year at PNWU, Johnston reflects on those days of self-doubt, illustrates how she found her place as a future physician, and encourages her fellow medical students to reach out if they’re ever feeling overwhelmed or out of place.

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Learning to be Okay with Asking

In her first appearance on the health blog, medical student Cassidy Johnston examines her experience at Sundown Ranch, a drug and alcohol treatment center just a short drive from our campus, and offers insight into the importance of asking the right questions — even if they’re difficult to ask.

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