Medical Student

My review of the surgery clerkship

Clerkship Review – Surgery

Surgery is a notoriously difficult clerkship and specialty. In this post, I reflect on my experiences during my surgical clerkship at UC San Diego.

thriving in medical school

How to Survive (& Thrive) in Medical School

Medical school is no joke. Here’s how you can not only survive, but thrive as a medical student. These are the habits, strategies, and lessons I wish I knew at the beginning of med school.

doctor looking back

What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Doctor

The expectation and reality of going through medical school and being a doctor are quite different. These are the things I wish I knew before I earned my M.D. and became a doctor.

How to Prepare for Match Day

How to Prepare for Residency Match Day

Before Submitting NRMP Rank List… Congratulations, you have finished interviewing at residency programs. You are ironing down your NRMP rank list and soon will be

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The Insiders Scoop – OB/GYN

Dr. Grace Ferguson describes her journey towards providing care to women and advocating for women’s rights as an OB/GYN fellow at the University of Pittsburgh.