On the second floor of in the Health Sciences Medical Library...
I was studying for yet another portion of the United States Medical Licensing Exam—a test that is meant to measures our clinical acumen—and over and over again, instead of just memorizing a fact, I found myself scouring the medical and scientific literature trying to figure why the guideline exists the way it does.
Why am I being taught to recommend a mammogram at 50 when the scientific data clearly demonstrates a women’s risk of developing breast cancer dramatically increases after age 30?
Why am I taught a dexa scan isn't indicated until a woman is 65, rather than in her 40s when we can do something about it.
Why am I being taught to diagnose and treat Type II Diabetes once it has already caused disease when researchers have identified the preliminary stages of insulin resistance, yet our medical guidelines fail to incorporate and reflect the incredible knowledge that we’ve gleamed from millions of dollars and years of research.
It was in these long hours at the library that I realized the way we practice medicine today only treats disease once it has reared its ugly head and started causing problems.
HI, I’M MARIE
I'm here so you can see through the B.S. and LEVEL UP your health, your mindset, your life, and yes, your appearance too if thats what you want.
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Under The White Coat
When I'm not working you can find me...
As a painfully shy super nerd, I’m a lot more likely to be setting up an epic fort and enjoying movie night with my four kids than socializing at happy hour or a swanky party.
I got in-house detention in high school for writing an essay on how much my teacher sucked--bet I still got an A on the essay though! Heeeeey! Despite being a maverick and gifting my parents with premature grey hair, I earned a full-ride scholarship to Pennsylvania State Medical School.
I was named after my Great Grandmother and told my husband that my 1st child, whether it was a boy or a girl, would be named Charlie--after my Great Grandfather--the original Marie's husband and one of my biggest sources inspirations.
Luckily, I married a man named Charlie so it was a non issue. I met my husband the first day of medical school. You should have seen him canvasing and shaking hands with everyone as they stood in line as if he was already gunning for class president. He is the absolute worst gift giver, but undeniably the best husband, father, and partner I could ever imagine.
BATTLING my kids in a an epic dance off, BUILDING or DIYing something in my home, or TENDING to my garden
The Primer
My favorite holiday (other than Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fourth of July, and Memorial Day) is, without a doubt, HALLOWEEN. The evil genius in me comes alive in October and I got a thing for skellies.
What I'm
learning
Although my body aches after each class, this spring I signed up for a breakdancing class! To hell with looking like a fool! Cause I'm not a fool, I'm just a beginner. (If yer a pirate in Houston and love to dance, hit me up for the deets!)
What I'm
not about
We're all here to grow and improve. Life isn't about how bright you or I shine, it's about how we help pull each other over the finish line. Don't talk about what I'm doing wrong, teach me how to get better!
What I
can't resist
A good Vietnamese Vermicelli Salad! Shout out to Pho Tau Bay in New Orleans! If you're in town, give B6 Bun Ga Nuong a try!