the Speckled Tortoise blog

In making amigurumi (the name of crocheted animals and dolls), I fell in love with the patterns by Jess Huff…. Read more

I find myself in the position of wanting to write a review of my family medicine rotation, the only problem… Read more

My final three month block of the first year of internship was Internal Medicine. If you’ve just stumbled upon this… Read more

This is a blog sharing my personal experience and opinions and is not medical advice or a complete portrayal of… Read more

The pregnant (but actually just fat) stray cat who meowed her way into my life while I plodded through existence… Read more

Alternative title for this post: Reasons I’ve said “oh sh*t” in my head during obs and gynae rotation  I previously… Read more

All content that I write is opinion based and is in no way meant to be taken as anything other… Read more

Some days you just need a wholesome home cooked meal that takes less than minimal effort to achieved. I often… Read more

I lived in Cape Town for 6 years during my studies and I got to explore many epic places. Everyone… Read more

It’s been a bit over two weeks since I started my first job and it has felt like I’m a… Read more