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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?
How to Ace the Sub-Internship
Sub-Internships (sub-Is) are a stressful time for many med students. In this post, we highlight a few tips that will help you ace your sub-I.
Third Year Clerkship Review: Pediatrics
In this Clerkship Review series, we aim to provide an overarching view of each clerkship you will encounter in your third year of medical school. Here, we tackle Pediatrics.
The Millennial Perspective: Do We Need to be Unhappy to be Good Doctors?
Despite new rules and regulations in medical training, medical students and residents are experiencing burnout and depression at an all time high. Is this truly a step in the right direction?
5 Tips for Success on Summer Research
Pre-med and medical students commonly spend their summers doing research. In this post, we discuss five tips that will help students achieve success in summer research.
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.
Avoid These Pre-Med & Med Student Financial Mistakes
Contrary to popular belief, doctors are not filthy rich. In fact, finances are a huge stressor for many medical students, residents, and even attending physicians.
How to Use the MSAR
The MSAR is a go-to resource for medical school applicants. In this post, we break down the high-yield information found on the MSAR and how to use it (with screenshots).
Joining AMA as a Medical Student
Joining the AMA in medical school connects you with current and future leaders in medicine. In this post, I talk about the benefits of joining AMA and my experience with the AMA so far.
Stoicism for Students – Better Grades & Long Term Success
In this day and age, we’re often seeking the quick fix. The silver bullet, the magic pill. How to instantly improve your grades, how to
