Medical Student

3 Lies You Were Told as a Student

Kevin Jubbal, M.D. September 7, 2019

Everyone knows what it takes to be more successful, right? Wrong. These common pieces of advice are actually false and could be hurting you.

internal medicine doctor charting with patient

Third Year Clerkship Review: Medicine

Ethan Gerdts August 30, 2019

In this Clerkship Review series, we aim to provide an overarching view of each clerkship you will encounter in your third year of medical school. Here, we tackle Medicine.

medical student taking notes while studying

How to Actually Stay Focused While Studying

Kevin Jubbal, M.D. August 24, 2019

Here are 7 steps that I’ve found incredibly effective at helping my students improve their focus while studying. If you ever struggle with concentrating to study or get work done, this is the remedy you’ve been waiting for.

Doctor Stereotypes – Non Surgical Specialties

Kevin Jubbal, M.D. August 17, 2019

What is fact and fiction when it comes to doctors and their respective stereotypes? In our part 2 series of doctor stereotypes, we answer that question for internal medicine, family medicine, radiology, and more.

pros and cons of usmle step 1 being pass fail

Should USMLE Step 1 Be Pass/Fail?

Kevin Jubbal, M.D. August 10, 2019

USMLE Step 1 is the most important test a medical student will take. Should the test be Pass/Fail, or remain as a continuously scored standardized exam? Here are the pros and cons of each.

The Problem with Advice

Kevin Jubbal, M.D. August 3, 2019

There’s an abundance of advice for pre-med and medical students – but how do you separate the fact from fiction and actually maximize your chances of becoming a successful future doctor? Here’s how.

Success on Summer Volunteering

Pouya Entezami, M.D. July 26, 2019

Volunteering is a great way to bolster your resume when applying. However, good intentions can quickly lead to bad results with improper expectations.