Pre-med

Tracking your finances

Personal Finances as a Student

Learning how to manage one’s finances is a rite of passage for most students. Here we share digestible, high-yield concepts in personal finances from a student’s perspective.

Studying Less, Studying Smarter

Study Less, Study Smart – What I Wish I Knew in College

Saving time by studying smarter is essential to a physician’s life. Here we discuss four tips to study smarter by utilizing active learning, optimizing your learning environment, obtaining high-yield information and maximizing your memorization capacity.

calendar schedule

How to Stick to Your Schedule (& Get More Done)

Schedules aren’t restrictive. Instead, I’d argue that they are a key ingredient in living the life you want to live. Rather than being swayed by emotional impulses, you can plan and execute the day you want. Here we dive into 7 steps in sticking to your schedule, to live more productively & with more enjoyment.

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Dual Degree Medical School Programs: Pros and Cons

Dual degree medical programs, such as the MD-MBA, are becoming increasingly popular. In her first post, Meghana Pagadala of UCSD discussed how to decide if this path is right for you. Here she takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each type of dual degree.

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Doctor vs Engineer vs Business | How to Choose a Career

Is becoming a doctor and pursuing a career in medicine the right fit for you? I was heavily considering alternate careers in business and engineering when I was in college. Here’s my take on the pros and cons, and how I ultimately decided which career was the best fit.