The Pediatrician (By a medical student)

By: Claire Surkis

Sibling well checks in room 14.

Four sick kiddos in room 17.

Two other families waiting after that.

“Med student, you go to 14, Doctor you go to 17” the MA delegated.

“Wait”, the nurse added, “we have another kiddo on the phone who’s not doing well.”

“Bring them in!” the doctor said without hesitation.

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