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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.

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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.

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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 Match Day

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

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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.

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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.

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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.