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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.

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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.

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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.

USMLE Step 1 – Dedicated Study Period Schedule

The USMLE Step 1 is the most important test a future doctor will ever take. How you spend time during the dedicated study period will ultimately have the greatest impact on your Step 1 Score.

Insiders Scoop: Achieving Health Equity – Dr. Kedar Mate

Had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Kedar Mate, CEO of the Institue of Healthcare Improvement. He delves into the concept of targeted universalism, a potential means of bringing about greater health equity, lays clear the challenges facing US healthcare, and shares insight on his journey working on the intersection of medicine and politics, and serving to support healthcare systems across the world.

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Can Doctors Get Drafted Into the Military?

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues to unfold, many are worried about the possibility of a medical draft. Here’s what you need to know.

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2025 Neurology Clerkship Guide

Learn about the neurology clerkship, which deals with the most complicated organ in the human body, including rotation advice, Shelf exam strategies, and more.

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5 Tips to Achieve Your Dream MCAT Score

The MCAT is one of the biggest roadblocks between premeds and medical school acceptance. Here are 5 tips to achieve your dream MCAT score.

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COVID-19 and Physician Burnout

There has been a lot of talk recently about physician burnout, but is COVID solely to blame for the burnout epidemic? Or is there more to the story?

What I Wish I Knew Before Taking Step 1

What I Wish I Knew Before Taking USMLE Step 1

Taking USMLE Step 1 was one of the most difficult things I had to do. Now that I’ve been through the experience, I have had time to reflect on what I wish I knew before.