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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
Is It Possible to Enjoy School?
Most people would agree that school is not fun. But does it have to be that way? Read on to learn how to actually enjoy school.
3 Lies You Were Told as a Student
Everyone knows what it takes to be more successful, right? Wrong. These common pieces of advice are actually false and could be hurting you.
Third Year Clerkship Review: Internal Medicine
In this Clerkship Review series, we aim to provide an overarching view of each clerkship you will encounter in your third year of medical school. Here, we tackle Medicine.
Getting into Medical School as an International Applicant
It is no secret that applying to medical school as an intentional candidate is a challenge. Here are tips to give applicants a better chance at getting accepted to medical school.
Should USMLE Step 1 Be Pass/Fail?
USMLE Step 1 is the most important test a medical student will take. Should the test be Pass/Fail, or remain as a continuously scored standardized exam? Here are the pros and cons of each.
The Problem with Advice
There’s an abundance of advice for pre-med and medical students – but how do you separate the fact from fiction and actually maximize your chances of becoming a successful future doctor? Here’s how.
TMDSAS – Texas Medical School Application Guide
The TMDSAS is a centralized application system used by many Texas medical schools. In this post, we guide you through the information you need to complete the TMDSAS.