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Insiders Scoop: Scaling Impact via Public Health – Dr. Madhury Ray
Be sure to check out this interview with Dr. Madhury Ray, a physician and public health expert focused on targeting core public health crises, especially in the context of disaster preparedness and response. Most recently, she helped shape NYC’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, shaping solutions to issues like the dissemination of misinformation.
Super Human Productivity: Getting More Done in Less Time
I’m sharing the secrets I’ve learned over the years that have allowed me to reach insane levels of productivity and efficiency.
Affirmative Action and Med School Admissions
Let’s cover what affirmative action is, the main arguments both for and against it, and what it all means for you as a premed trying to get into medical school.
Doctor Training Steps: How to Become a Doctor
Becoming a doctor or surgeon in the United States is a long and complicated process. Learn how to become a doctor and what each step of the process involves.
Insiders Scoop: Optimizing the Healthcare System for Sustainability – Dr. Jay Bhatt
Recently interviewed Dr. Jay Bhatt, the newly appointed executive director of the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions and the Deloitte health Equity institute. He shares his thoughts on the importance of optimizing the healthcare system for sustainability, energy efficiency, and health equity.
Premeds—Avoid These 6 Common Medical School Application Mistakes
We share 6 of the most common mistakes premeds make and what you should be doing instead. Don’t take this advice lightly, or you may end up needing to reapply.
Riskiest Doctor Specialties
Part of the appeal of becoming a doctor is job security; however, this may no longer be the case for some specialties. Here are the specialties most at risk.
College Premed Timeline for Medical School (Freshman-Senior)
Follow our college premed timeline for medical school applications, which outlines an ideal schedule for freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior year.
So You Want to Be a Rocket Surgeon (April Fools’ Day)
So you want to be a rocket surgeon. You think rocket science and neurosurgery are too pedestrian and elementary and are craving the most prestigious, challenging, and egocentric specialty. Let’s debunk the public perception myths, and give it to you straight. This is the reality of rocket surgery.
So You Want to Be an Interventional Cardiologist
There are a lot of misconceptions about interventional cardiology. Let’s debunk the public perception myths and give it to you straight. This is the reality of interventional cardiology.
What MCAT Score Should You Aim For?
There are multiple factors to consider when deciding what score to aim for on the MCAT. In this post, we outline three critical deciding factors.
How to Choose the Best Medical School Admissions Consultant
Learn how to choose the best medical school admissions consultant, including what to look for in a service and red flags to watch out for.