Student Success

Sep 1
3 min

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

Mar 27, 2020
3 min

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

Feb 21, 2020
2 min

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

Oct 25, 2019
2 min

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

Sep 20, 2019
2 min

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...

Subject: Your Health and Academic Success

Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD

Aug 23, 2019
3 min

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

Jul 26, 2019
2 min

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

Jun 21, 2019
3 min

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

May 24, 2019
2 min

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

Apr 26, 2019
3 min

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

Feb 8, 2019
3 min

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

Nov 23, 2018
3 min

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 2, 2018
3 min

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

Oct 12, 2018
3 min

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

Sep 29, 2018
3 min

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 15, 2018
3 min

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...

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