What They Don’t Tell You About Doctors
Given the rigorous demands involved in becoming a physician and practicing medicine, there are several commonalities amongst doctors. Here’s what they don’t tell you.
How to Start Medical School Secondaries Early
Secondaries are an incredibly important aspect of applying to medical school. Learn how to get organized early and how to begin writing your secondaries before you receive them.
Are Doctors Smart? IQ by Profession
Do you need to be smart to become a doctor? What do other professions expect? Let’s take a dive into the average IQ by profession, as demonstrated by the scientific literature.
What Premed Extracurriculars Do Medical Schools Look For?
Unsure of what activities to do as a premed? We break down the most important ones and how to write about them on your medical school application.
Worst Premed Advice You Fell For | 4 Big Mistakes
With so-called experts preaching misleading information about the medical school admissions process, it’s important that you can discern truth from rumors. Here are 4 pieces of misleading advice you might have fallen for.
Regrets of a 99.9th Percentile MCAT Score
Given the immense volume of information that one must master to acquire a top MCAT score, it is critical that you set yourself up with an efficient strategy and high yield resources. Here is what I would do differently.
So You Want to Be a Physiatrist (PM&R)
There is a lot to love about being a Physiatrist, but there are also several prevailing misconceptions worth clarifying for your pursuit of finding the perfect specialty.
Medical School Personal Statement Tips: 6 Costly Mistakes to Avoid
Our key medical school personal statement tips will prevent you from making costly mistakes that could be the difference between an acceptance or rejection.
Med School Application DEALBREAKERS (from Admissions Committees)
With unqualified experts spewing inaccurate information about medical school admissions, it’s easy to get lost in the process. These are the cold truths that can determine how your application is perceived – straight from admission committees.
MCAT Sections: What’s on the MCAT?
The MCAT is a rite of passage for every pre-medical student. In this post, we break down the four sections on the MCAT, including test length, number of questions, and what you will be tested on.