The Evolving Face of Medicine: 10 Facts About Today’s Medical Students
Lawrence Wang
February 8, 2019
Medicine is a field in constant flux. Here are ten facts about how medical students and medical education in America are changing.
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The Insiders Scoop – General Surgery
Lawrence Wang
February 7, 2019
Dr. Hunter Witmer, a general surgery intern at U Chicago, takes us through his daily life on the wards and describes the transition between medical school and residency.
USMLE Step 1: Leading up to the Dedicated Period
Lawrence Wang
February 1, 2019
How you allocate your time in the months leading up to your dedicated USMLE Step 1 studying can affect everything downstream. Here we outline what to do to maximize your Step 1 score.
How to Choose a Post-baccalaureate (Post-bacc) Premed Program
Lawrence Wang
January 22, 2019
Postbac premedical programs are an increasingly popular path for students to get into medical school. Here we describe five elements to look for when selecting a postbac.
How to Balance Scholastic Achievement And Wellbeing
Lawrence Wang
January 17, 2019
Being a high-achieving student and doctor does not necessitate sacrificing your wellbeing. Here we outline lifestyle habits for balancing schoolwork with your wellbeing.
Five Time Management Habits to Adopt in College
Lawrence Wang
January 10, 2019
Pre-med students must be skilled at time management to succeed in the field of medicine. Here we outline five time management habits to adopt in college.
How to Balance Multiple Medical School Acceptances
Lawrence Wang
December 28, 2018
Receiving multiple acceptances to medical schools is a happy dilemma that requires thoughtful handling. Here we provide five tips for properly managing multiple medical school acceptances.
How to Spend the Holidays Effectively
Lawrence Wang
December 27, 2018
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. Here we provide five suggestions for maximizing your time during the holidays.
5 Tips for Success on MCAT Test Day
Lawrence Wang
December 19, 2018
The MCAT is a major test that typically requires months of studying. Here we share five tips that will help you maximize the weeks leading up to the exam and optimize your performance on test day.
The Insiders Scoop – Family Medicine
Lawrence Wang
December 14, 2018
Valerie Chan Teng, MD gives the Insiders Scoop on her career as a family medicine physician, including what drew her to this specialty and advice for students interested in family medicine.
Top 4 Mistakes I Made Studying for Step 1
Lawrence Wang
December 6, 2018
There are multiple pitfalls along the many roads to getting a high score on Step 1. Here we detail 4 pitfalls to avoid when studying for Step 1.
The Insiders Scoop – Infectious Diseases
Lawrence Wang
December 4, 2018
Annie Cowell, MD, MPH gives the Insiders Scoop on her career as an infectious diseases physician.
