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.
Summer Tips for the MCAT
The MCAT is an important requirement for applying to medical school. In this post, we go over tips to plan, prepare, and practice for this important exam.
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?
Neuromyths – 7 Common Misconceptions About Your Brain
The brain is the sexiest organ in the entire human body. But for all it’s amazing intricacies and complexities, its beautiful nature is too commonly misunderstood and oversimplified. We’ll cut the fact from fiction, and show you how to actually optimize your brain’s performance.
The Insiders Scoop – Gastroenterology & Healthcare Social Media
How does a leading gastroenterologist manage complex procedures and a pioneering role in healthcare social media? Dr. Austin Chiang shares surprising insights and advice.
Medical School Application Mistakes – Common Offenders
Applying to medical school is a long and complicated process. Here we outline ten mistakes to avoid when preparing your primary and secondary applications.
Medical School Application Metrics: What Are the Numbers You Need?
High GPA and MCAT scores are the foundation of a successful application to medical school. Here we break down the numbers you need to get into medical school.
AMCAS Early Decision Program: Pros and Cons
No decision should be taken lightly when it comes to the medical school application. Is the AMCAS Early Decision program a good idea?
Most Effective Way to Improve Memory (& Memorize Anything)
Pre-med and medical students have a lot of information to learn, whether that’s for the MCAT or USMLE Step 1 or any other medical school exam. Here’s how to get through all that information faster and memorize it faster.
What I Learned as a Pre-Med in College
These are the lessons this successful pre-med learned while preparing for medical school and a career as a future doctor. Too many pre-medical students focus on a checklist mentality. Here’s a more effective approach.