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7 Ways to Maximize Your 20’s
Your 20’s are an amazing time filled with great opportunity but also significant responsibility. Here are my 7 tips to maximize the efficiency, productivity, happiness, and well-being you derive from this all-important decade.
Pros and Cons of the MD-PhD Degree
Are you considering an MD-PhD degree but unsure about the commitment? Lawrence Wang, current MD-PhD student at UC San Diego, shares his wisdom on the pros and cons of this dual degree.
Healthcare Reform and Obamacare: What to Know for the Medical School Interview
An exceedingly hot topic in the medical community today is Healthcare Reform and the Affordable Care Act (ACA/Obamacare). These are complicated topics that can be difficult to understand. Here we break down the key points that you need to understand for your medical school interviews.
How to Get into a Top Medical School
Every medical school applicant at some point wonders “how do I get into a top school?” Dr. Bayard Wilson has attended UPenn and UCSD on his way to neurosurgery residency at UCLA. He is no stranger to top programs. Here are his keys to getting into a top medical school.
Dual Degree Medical School Programs: Should I Pursue One?
An intriguing option for the medical school applicant is a dual degree such as MD/PhD or MD/MBA. Meghana Pagadala, third year MD/PhD student at UC San Diego, breaks down the keys to deciding whether a dual degree is right for you.
Are Medical Mission Trips Worth It?
Medical mission trips are an intriguing and exciting opportunity to bolster your resume. At the same time, they have significant risks that you might not know of. Here we take an in-depth look at the pros on cons of this experience to help you make your decision.
MCAT Score Breakdown: Old vs. New
Excellence on the MCAT is crucial to medical school acceptance. So what score do you need? How does the new MCAT score compare to the old? In this post Dr. Nick Hogan, Internal Medicine resident at UC San Diego, breaks down the basics of the exam and what the MCAT score really means.
How to Choose a Medical Specialty for Residency
One of the beauties of medical school is the great breadth of learning. With so many possible fields, how does one choose their residency specialty? In this post Dr. Petey Kass, third-year psychiatry resident at UC San Francisco, provides his advice on how to navigate this difficult process.
Strategies for International Students Applying to U.S. Medical Schools
The medical school application process is highly competitive. The competition is even higher for international applicants. So, what is the best strategy to gain acceptance? We cover the strategies for international applicants applying to US medical schools.
Do Stimulants Like Adderall and Ritalin Help Students?
Stimulants such as Adderall or Ritalin have been increasingly used in recent years by students who are eager to get better grades. In this post, I’ll cover the science behind stimulants and whether or not they help students in school.
Life and Death in the ICU: A Reflection
Medicine offers a broad range of experiences that bring both joy and sorrow. Being a physician is a tremendously unique opportunity to share these experiences with your patients. In this post, I give you an inside look into some of the life and death encounters of the ICU.
Applying to Texas Medical Schools: The TMDSAS Application
Most Texas medical schools use an alternative application service called TMDSAS. There are key differences between TMDSAS and AMCAS/AACOMAS which are crucial to know before applying. We review these important points to prepare you for success on your Texas medical school applications!