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Are BS/MD Programs Worth It? Pros and Cons
Should you pursue the BS/MD route or take the traditional path? We break down the benefits and drawbacks of applying to BS/MD programs.
How to Write a Medical School Interview Thank You Email
Learn about the importance of medical school interview thank you emails, including when to send them, who to email, and how to best craft your thank yous.
BS/MD Programs: Options and How to Get In
We break down what BS/MD programs entail, the pros and cons of attending, and how to apply and get into a BS/MD or BS/DO program.
When Should You Quit? Understanding the Sunk Cost Fallacy
It’s common to hear that you should never quit but there’s actually a great deal of value in knowing when it’s time to keep going and when it’s time to move on.
6 Trending Medical Specialties: Have You Considered Them?
The AAMC highlighted six emerging specialties for new physicians. Let’s take a closer look at these specialties and other medical career paths rising in popularity.
Psychiatrist vs Psychologist Career Battle: Which Path Is Best For You
Psychiatrist vs. psychologist: training, compensation, lifestyle, and how to decide which mental health career is right for you.
What Is a Bad GPA? And What’s the Lowest GPA You Can Get?
We break down what it means to have a bad GPA, how GPAs are calculated, and what you can do if you currently have poor grades.
6 Things No One Tells You About Being a Doctor
These are the six false perceptions that outsiders, premeds, and even some med students have about being a doctor but are ultimately far from reality.
How to Study Based on Your “Four Tendencies” Personality Type
Learn how to determine your Four Tendencies personality and what study strategies and habits are the most effective for your type.
Guide to the Medical School Interview Tell Me About Yourself Question
The broad nature of the medical school interview “tell me about yourself” question can be intimidating. Learn how to best answer this common interview question.
So You Want to Be an Allergist/Immunologist
So you want to be an allergist/immunologist—working all day in an outpatient clinic taking care of runny noses. Let’s debunk the public perception myths and
Stoicism for Students—Radically Improve Your Life With These Lessons
Learn how to apply the lessons from stoicism. No matter where you are in your education or career, this advice will radically improve your life.