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5 Books for Medical School Applicants to Read
Medical school applicants who read and stay up-to-date with medical conundrums are better positioned to become future leaders in medicine. These five books explore some of the hottest issues in medicine today.

The Insiders Scoop – Radiology, Education, & The Future
Dr. Francis Wu is a current diagnostic radiology resident. In this Insiders Scoop, he explains the field of radiology, how to excel, mantain a work life balance, and the future of radiology.

What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Doctor
The expectation and reality of going through medical school and being a doctor are quite different. These are the things I wish I knew before I earned my M.D. and became a doctor.
The Insiders Scoop – Radiology
A second-year radiology resident gives the Insiders Scoop on what drew her to radiology and what life is like on the wards.

How to Prepare for Residency Match Day
Before Submitting NRMP Rank List… Congratulations, you have finished interviewing at residency programs. You are ironing down your NRMP rank list and soon will be

The Insiders Scoop – OB/GYN
Dr. Grace Ferguson describes her journey towards providing care to women and advocating for women’s rights as an OB/GYN fellow at the University of Pittsburgh.

First Year of Osteopathic (D.O) Medical School – A Reflection
The first year of osteopathic medical school is quite an adjustment. Here’s what I learned in this stage of becoming a future doctor.

6 Must-Read Books for Medical Students
These are the books that every medical student (and even pre-med student) should read prior or during medical school.

Does Your College Matter for Med School? Ivy League vs. Public University
Does the prestige of your college university matter for medical school admissions? The answer is both yes and no – but probably not for the reasons you think.

The Evolving Face of Medicine: 10 Facts About Today’s Medical Students
Medicine is a field in constant flux. Here are ten facts about how medical students and medical education in America are changing.

The Insiders Scoop – General Surgery
Dr. Hunter Witmer, a general surgery intern at U Chicago, takes us through his daily life on the wards and describes the transition between medical school and residency.

Why I Chose MD-PhD | Is It Right for Me?
Should you go M.D. or dual degree with M.D./Ph.D.? In this post, Randy Ko, current M.D./Ph.D. student walks us through his own thought process and what led to his decision.