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Choosing a Medical School

Is choosing a medical school like choosing a college? Does your intended specialty matter? What about prestige? Here’s how you can decide which med school is best for you.

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So You Want to Be a Psychiatrist

If you like learning about the brain and supporting people through hard times, psychiatry may be perfect for you. Here’s everything you need to know before jumping in.

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So You Want to Be a Physician Assistant (PA)

If you want to practice healthcare without dealing with the obstacles and extreme training of becoming a doctor, being a PA may be the perfect fit for you.

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What Makes a Good Doctor?

The definition of a “good doctor” is evolving. Now, it describes someone who’s not only academically proficient but also genuinely cares for patients.

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So You Want to Be a Radiologist

Do you love solving puzzles? Do you like the idea of seeing what’s actually going on inside a patient’s body? Here’s everything you need to know about radiology as a specialty.

Third Year Clerkship Review: OB/GYN

OB/GYN is a rotation filled with variety and many opportunities to learn. Here are some of the pros and cons of the rotation and what I used to prepare for the exam.

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The Costly Shortage of Black Physicians

It’s not much of a surprise that there’s an underrepresentation of minorities among physicians. But what may surprise you is how severely and negatively that impacts the country.

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So You Want to Be a Sports Medicine Doctor

If you love sports, MSK, and working with athletes but don’t want to dedicate your life to the operating room, primary care sports medicine may be for you.