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So You Want to Be an Ophthalmologist

If you like the idea of exploring a fascinating organ and helping patients save their vision, you should consider going into ophthalmology. Here’s what you need to know about the specialty.

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Black Lives Matter

A history and discussion of the Black Lives Matter movement including research-based strategies to diminish police brutality and racial disparities

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So You Want to Be an Emergency Medicine Doctor

If you like the idea of high pressure, adrenaline, and saving people’s lives, emergency medicine may be the perfect fit for you. In this post, we debunk some public perception myths of emergency medicine and give it to you straight.

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Tonic for a Derailed Premed

It’s never too late to turn things around! Here’s how a mediocre premed student turned into a healthy, efficient, stellar med school applicant.

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So You Want to Be a Trauma Surgeon

In this episode of So You Want to Be, let’s talk about what it means to do trauma surgery, the training process, and some of the lesser-known upsides and downsides of being a trauma surgeon.

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Intermittent Fasting – Research Explained

The craze of intermittent fasting has gripped the world of fitness and nutrition. Is this a temporary fad or the paradigm-shifting dietary intervention we’re led to believe?

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The Pandemic from a Resident Perspective

Residents are in an extremely difficult position to deal with COVID. Here’s how three interns’ lives have been turned upside down by this unprecedented health crisis.

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5 Steps to Survive Shelter-in-Place

Estimates place us between 3-8 months before things return to a semblance of normal. Here’s how to get through it without losing your sanity.

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Should I Get an MPH?

If you’re interested in making public health a focus of your career, an MPH could be a great stepping stone.

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So You Want to Be an Orthopaedic Surgeon

If you like the idea of fixing bones and bro-ing out, orthopedic surgery may be the specialty for you! Learn about residency and lifestyle to see if it’s a perfect match.