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How to Successfully Adjust to Your First Year of Medical School
Congrats on your acceptance to medical school! This is quite the achievement, but many challenges still lay ahead. In this post I explain the life hacks and study strategies that will facilitate a smooth and successful transition to being a medical student and future doctor.
How to Edit and Proofread Your Own Writing—8 Tips
Use our 8 editing and proofreading tips to become a better, more effective writer for your medical school applications, cover letters, school reports, and more.
The Trap of Anki for the MCAT
Although the theory behind Anki is great, the software doesn’t always live up to the hype, particularly when studying for the MCAT. Find out why.
So You Want to Be a Reproductive Endocrinologist
So you want to be a reproductive endocrinologist. Let’s debunk the public perception myths and give it to you straight. This is the reality of reproductive endocrinology.
Doctor Stereotypes (vs. Reality) for Non-Surgical Specialties
What is fact and fiction when it comes to doctors and their respective stereotypes? We answer that question for internal medicine, family medicine, radiology, and more.
Is Premed a Major? Your Premed Questions Answered
Is premed a major? Not exactly. Learn what’s the best premed major, what’s the most popular premed major, and how to make the best choice for you.
4 MCAT Pitfalls Holding Back Your Score
Let’s remove the component of luck or individual talent from the equation. Here are the pitfalls to avoid so you too can score highest on your MCAT test day.
New 2022 NRMP Data: Charting Outcomes in the Match
We compiled data from the official source for residency matching data, the NRMP, to determine the top 5 most competitive specialties in 2022.
Doctor Stereotypes by Surgical Specialty (vs. Reality)
How do stereotypes of certain specialties differ from reality? Some hold truth, but most are false. This is the truth about each surgical specialty.
The Best Premed Major | Backed By Med School Acceptance Data
What is the best premed major? We break down the data and provide actionable advice to optimize your chances of a medical school acceptance.
Snapshot Interview Sample Questions and How to Answer
We share the Snapshot interview sample questions you are likely to be asked during your interview and how to craft ideal answers.
5 Reasons U.S. Medical Schools Are Amazing
The medical education system in the U.S. has been facing a great deal of criticism over the past few years. Issues like burnout, depression, work-life