Medical Student

Guide to Memorization in Medical School

Usually, it’s best to learn through understanding. But some topics simply require memorization. In this article, I share the best memorization techniques and how to use them most effectively.

So You Want to Be a Doctor

So you want to become a doctor. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series of blog posts, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor would be the best fit for you.

Third Year Clerkship Review: Psychiatry

Introduction Ahh, third year…when 8-hour lecture days are a thing of the past; when your mornings are early and your coffee is strong; when you

Is It Possible to Enjoy School?

Most people would agree that school is not fun. But does it have to be that way? Read on to learn how to actually enjoy school.

3 Lies You Were Told as a Student

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

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Third Year Clerkship Review: Internal Medicine

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.

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Should USMLE Step 1 Be Pass/Fail?

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

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.