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Understanding Scientific Research – A Comprehensive Guide
Reading research articles can be intimidating and confusing, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Learn how to easily understand research like a pro.

Time Management Lies – Why You’re Not Productive
Learn how to schedule and prioritize so that you can get more work done, spend more time having fun, and live a better life.

Presentations 101: Delivering a Great Deck
Public speaking is one of the top fears in America – but being able to communicate information is critical, especially in medicine. Here’s how to deliver a great presentation.

So You Want to Be a Plastic Surgeon
Thinking of becoming a plastic surgeon? Learn the myths and facts of the specialty and what it would be like to fix a cleft palate or reconstruct a hand.

So You Want to Be a Cardiologist
Thinking about a career in cardiology? This post details what it means to be a cardiologist, how to become one, and some of the hidden perks and downsides of being a heart doctor.

Mental Health: An Unwarranted Stigma
With medical student and physician mental health at an all-time low, and depression becoming almost a “norm”, it is time to face the facts and speak out against the mental health stigma.

Surgeon Sleep Secrets – How to Master Sleep
Sleep is the most important part of a functioning, possibly even more so than food or water. Are you following these steps to get the best night’s rest?

So You Want to Be a Surgeon
So you want to become a surgeon. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor, surgeon, or other health care professional would be the best fit for you.

Medicine in Old Days vs Now
How did medicine and medical school become the great beast it is today? Read about the evolution of medicine and where current practices came from.

Guide to Memorization in Medical School
Usually, it’s best to learn through understanding. But some topics simply require memorization. In this article, I share the best memorization techniques and how to use them most effectively.

So You Want to Be a Doctor
So you want to become a doctor. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series of blog posts, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor would be the best fit for you.

Third Year Clerkship Review: Psychiatry
Introduction Ahh, third year…when 8-hour lecture days are a thing of the past; when your mornings are early and your coffee is strong; when you