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Third Year Clerkship Review: Pediatrics
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 Pediatrics.
The Millennial Perspective: Do We Need to be Unhappy to be Good Doctors?
Despite new rules and regulations in medical training, medical students and residents are experiencing burnout and depression at an all time high. Is this truly a step in the right direction?
Neuromyths – 7 Common Misconceptions About Your Brain
The brain is the sexiest organ in the entire human body. But for all it’s amazing intricacies and complexities, its beautiful nature is too commonly misunderstood and oversimplified. We’ll cut the fact from fiction, and show you how to actually optimize your brain’s performance.
Joining AMA as a Medical Student
Joining the AMA in medical school connects you with current and future leaders in medicine. In this post, I talk about the benefits of joining AMA and my experience with the AMA so far.
The Insiders Scoop – Gastroenterology & Healthcare Social Media
How does a leading gastroenterologist manage complex procedures and a pioneering role in healthcare social media? Dr. Austin Chiang shares surprising insights and advice.
Sunscreen is BAD!? | The Science-Backed Verdict
Claims that sunscreen is “bad” are everywhere. Get the science-backed truth on sun protection, Vitamin D, and the real risks of UV exposure vs. sunscreen use.
Medical School Application Mistakes – Common Offenders
Applying to medical school is a long and complicated process. Here we outline ten mistakes to avoid when preparing your primary and secondary applications.
Clerkship Review – Surgery
Surgery is a notoriously difficult clerkship and specialty. In this post, I reflect on my experiences during my surgical clerkship at UC San Diego.
Medical School Application Metrics: What Are the Numbers You Need?
High GPA and MCAT scores are the foundation of a successful application to medical school. Here we break down the numbers you need to get into medical school.
AMCAS Early Decision Program: Pros and Cons
No decision should be taken lightly when it comes to the medical school application. Is the AMCAS Early Decision program a good idea?
Most Effective Way to Improve Memory (& Memorize Anything)
Pre-med and medical students have a lot of information to learn, whether that’s for the MCAT or USMLE Step 1 or any other medical school exam. Here’s how to get through all that information faster and memorize it faster.
What I Learned as a Pre-Med in College
These are the lessons this successful pre-med learned while preparing for medical school and a career as a future doctor. Too many pre-medical students focus on a checklist mentality. Here’s a more effective approach.