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.
How to Give an Excellent Medical Presentation
Medical students must master the art of presenting. This post will discuss some key elements that make for an excellent presentation.
You’ve Matched! Now what? Tips for Intern Year
Starting your intern year this month? Here are six tips to excel in your intern year.
Six Essential Tips for Medical School
Medical school has both challenges and opportunities. In this post, I share six tips to make the most of your medical school experience.
7 Surprising Facts About Doctors
Stereotypes about doctors are abundant in the collective mind of society. In this post, we clear up 7 misconceptions about doctors.
What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Medical School
Students enter medical school with many preconceptions about this important educational phase. Here are five things I wish I knew before starting medical school.
Should Medical School Be This Competitive?
We need more doctors, but it’s so difficult to become one. What gives, and what are the implications for our future doctors?
How to Ace the Sub-Internship
Sub-Internships (sub-Is) are a stressful time for many med students. In this post, we highlight a few tips that will help you ace your sub-I.
Third Year Clerkship Review: Pediatrics
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 Pediatrics.