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Should USMLE Step 1 Be Pass/Fail?
USMLE Step 1 is the most important test a medical student will take. Should the test be Pass/Fail, or remain as a continuously scored standardized exam? Here are the pros and cons of each.
The Problem with Advice
There’s an abundance of advice for pre-med and medical students – but how do you separate the fact from fiction and actually maximize your chances of becoming a successful future doctor? Here’s how.
TMDSAS – Texas Medical School Application Guide
The TMDSAS is a centralized application system used by many Texas medical schools. In this post, we guide you through the information you need to complete the TMDSAS.
Should I Go M.D., D.O., or Caribbean for Medical School?
There’s a great deal of misinformation regarding the different paths in becoming a doctor. Here is the facts-focused, unbiased, raw truth about the three different paths to becoming a doctor in the United States.
Success on Summer Volunteering
Volunteering is a great way to bolster your resume when applying. However, good intentions can quickly lead to bad results with improper expectations.
Maintaining Mental Health When Applying to Medical School
Applying to medical school is stressful. In this post, we offer five tips for maintaining your mental health during this trying process.
How to Give an Excellent Medical Presentation
Medical students must master the art of presenting. This post will discuss some key elements that make for an excellent presentation.
You’re Studying Wrong – Here’s Why
Here are the most common mistakes that make your studying harder than it needs to be, and what you should be doing instead.
Summer Success for High School Students Interested in Medicine
Are you a high school student interested in medicine? In this post, we describe five tips that will help get ahead of the curve during your summers.
Op-Ed: We Should Warn Patients About Participation in Football
In this opinion article, the author explores the ramifications of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and how its discovery can shape our practice as physicians.
The Best Pre-Med Major | Backed By Med School Acceptance Data
MCAT and medical school acceptance data suggest some majors may be better than others. Is this really the case? Here are the best majors for pre-meds.
You’ve Matched! Now what? Tips for Intern Year
Starting your intern year this month? Here are six tips to excel in your intern year.
