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Marriages, Madness, and Medical School
Dear Student, It's been a minute since we've talked. You've spent hours with your books and devices in the library. I have had various...
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 1, 20233 min read


Re: SSS: Shelter, Success, and Studies
I hope all is well with you. There is plenty to be concerned with during this challenging moment in time. I decided to stay on the island.
Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Mar 27, 20203 min read


Re: You and Your Schedule
Dear Student, It’s been a while since our last exchange. I hope all is well with you and you’re getting off to a good start this...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 21, 20202 min read


Re: Dating and Medical School
Dear Student, I want to finish last week's conversation. You came to my office for dating advice and strategies for staying focused in...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 25, 20192 min read


Subject: Your Habits
Dear Student, How are you? We are four weeks into the semester, and you've taken two exams. I am writing to you today to get you to...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 20, 20192 min read


Subject: Your Health and Academic Success
Dear Brother, It’s been one week. The semester has just begun, and you should be off to a good start. I am writing you this letter...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Aug 23, 20193 min read


Financial Aid, Dreams, and You
Dear Student, Welcome back! It was good to see you in my office this week. Time with family and friends over the brief summer break...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jul 26, 20192 min read


Mindful Summer
Dear Student, Congrats, you’ve made it through an entire year of medical school! It may seem like a minor accomplishment, but you must...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Jun 21, 20193 min read


Trust You
Dear Student, We've made it to that time of the year. You have your final exams, and I have meetings in preparation for the next term. My...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
May 24, 20192 min read


Standardized Tests and You
Dear Student, It has been a minute. You've been off for spring break, and I took some time to visit my family in Los Angeles. How are...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Apr 26, 20193 min read


Dear Crying Student,
I am currently participating in a writing challenge with The Good Men Project. Find similar samples to this entry at this link. A...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Feb 8, 20193 min read


You, Medicine, & Cultural Awareness
Dear Student, This week, I am writing this letter to share with you an incredible resource for the holiday break. As our semester ends, I...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 23, 20183 min read


Do you still...
Dear Student, How are you this week? Today, I want to remind you of an important activity that can help you perform better on your exams,...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Nov 2, 20183 min read


You + X = Achievement
Dear Student, How are you this week? I hope that you are taking the advice I offered you in my previous entries to heart. Remember it is...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Oct 12, 20183 min read


3 Reasons to GO TO CLASS!
Dear Student, How are you? Yes, it’s me again. You know, the professor with the long dreadlocks who you frequently mistake for another...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 29, 20183 min read


Dear Student,
I appreciate you taking the time to come and meet with me during office hours. It is a pleasure to get to know more about you and your...

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD
Sep 15, 20183 min read
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