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Studying for Class vs Standardized Tests | 2 Different Approaches
Tests are not created equal! Therefore studying for them should not be the same. Here’s how to tailor your study to best suit the exams you have coming up.
COVID-19 Crisis and Medical Education
With COVID-19 now plaguing the U.S., students can expect to see major effects on their medical education. Here are the major changes and key updates you don’t want to miss out on.
Gap-Year Guide
Here’s a comprehensive guide on taking a gap year to get the most out of your college experience and set you up for future success as a doctor.
COVID-19 for Students
With the outbreak of this pandemic, most of our lives have been upended. Here’s how to stay sane and on-track even while cooped up.
How to Use Imposter Syndrome to Your Advantage
It’s easy to ignore your successes and feel like you don’t deserve to be in medical school. Instead of falling prey to Imposter Syndrome, use it as motivation.
Would You Be Happy as a Doctor?
If you meet these 5 criteria, congratulations! Chances are you’ll be quite happy as a future doctor.
Medical Students Need to Be Advocating
We have an influential voice that needs to be exercised to advocate for our patients to make our communities, our country, and quite frankly, the world a better place.
7 Evidence-Based Study Strategies (& How to Use Each)
As doctors, we treat patients with evidence-based medicine, meaning treatments backed by scientific research. Why don’t we do the same with studying strategies?
USMLE Step 1 Has Become Pass/Fail!
On February 12th, the FSMB and NBME announced that USMLE Step 1 would move from score reporting to pass/fail. There’s a tremendous amount of misinformation about the subject already – so let’s set the record straight.
So You Want to Be a Neurosurgeon
Let’s debunk the public perception myths of what it means to be a neurosurgeon, and give it to you straight. This is the reality of neurosurgery.
3 Attributes Determine Grades
Have you ever wondered how certain students crush every course and get straight A’s? This is how.
Best Apps for Med Students
We spend a lot of time looking at our phones— so why not make that time as productive as possible?
