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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.
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.
Applying to Medical School: Ten Best Practices
Applying to medical school is a long and complicated process. Here we outline ten best practices to adopt when preparing your primary and secondary applications.
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.
The Insiders Scoop – General Surgery & YouTube
Dr. David Hindin is a YouTuber, general surgeon, and entrepreneur. Here are his insights as a surgeon and his path moving forward with medical entrepreneurship.
Five Criteria Medical Schools Evaluate in Applicants
Applying to medical school is a complicated process. Here we break down the five criteria that most admissions committees look for in ideal applicants.
5 Books for Medical School Applicants to Read
Medical school applicants who read and stay up-to-date with medical conundrums are better positioned to become future leaders in medicine. These five books explore some of the hottest issues in medicine today.
Is a MCAT Retake Worth It?
Retaking the MCAT is not a decision to be made lightly. Here we break down this complex and weighty decision into three logical considerations.
How to Read Research Articles Fast
Reading and writing your own primarily literature research articles is a challenging ordeal. Here’s the most effective system to read papers fast.
