Submission Title
Artist Statement
Studying for board exams can be a rewarding but taxing process. There will always be more books to read, questions to do, and flashcards to memorize. I think every medical student remembers that moment of internal reflection, where they had to set realistic expectations that wouldn’t compromise their physical and mental health.
This drawing is a personal reminder that when we neglect other areas in our lives, we compromise the the balance needed to succeed. Thus, making time for yourself is not a sign of weakness, but rather an understanding of how to achieve sustainable progress during this medical journey.
Recommended Citation
Chakkala, Tobin
(2021)
"The Weight of the World,"
be Still: Vol. 5, Article 8.
Available at:
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/bestill/vol5/iss1/8
Included in
Fine Arts Commons, Illustration Commons, Medical Humanities Commons
About the Artist
Tobin Chakkala is a third year medical student at NSU-KPCOM.