How My Year Off Changed Everything
Cailey Talbot
February 13, 2020
Ever wondered what it would be like to take time off? Here’s my personal experience, and why I think everyone should take a gap year.
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Enjoying Holiday Breaks Without the “Break”
Sammi Scarola
December 27, 2019
Medical students await holiday break, but along with the promise to catch up on sleep, comes a tempting trap to fall behind in school. Is it possible to enjoy a break without falling behind?
Time Management Lies – Why You’re Not Productive
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
December 21, 2019
Learn how to schedule and prioritize so that you can get more work done, spend more time having fun, and live a better life.
How to Actually Stay Focused While Studying
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
August 24, 2019
Here are 7 steps that I’ve found incredibly effective at helping my students improve their focus while studying. If you ever struggle with concentrating to study or get work done, this is the remedy you’ve been waiting for.
How to Stick to Your Schedule (& Get More Done)
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
September 24, 2018
Schedules aren’t restrictive. Instead, I’d argue that they are a key ingredient in living the life you want to live. Rather than being swayed by emotional impulses, you can plan and execute the day you want. Here we dive into 7 steps in sticking to your schedule, to live more productively & with more enjoyment.
7 Steps to Cure Procrastination
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
August 4, 2018
Procrastination is something that we all experience, but it is something we can actively work to combat. Building motivation effectively will help mitigate procrastination. Here are my 7 proven steps to beating procrastination.
How to Succeed During a Gap Year Before Medical School
Mushfiqur Siddique
June 12, 2018
Deciding whether or not to take a gap year prior to starting medical school is a very important decision. I’ve never met someone who regretted taking a gap year. That being said, not everyone needs to take a gap year before med school. We’ll help you figure out what’s right for you.
5 Secrets to Summer Success for Pre-Med Students
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 7, 2018
Summer is a time for relaxation and fun, but pre-meds should also use summer break to get a leg up on strengthening their application. Here are 5 keys in spending your summer wisely in way that maximizes both rejuvenation as well as the impact on your medical school application.
Ultimate Student Life-Hack – Meditation & Mindfulness
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
June 2, 2018
Meditation and mindfulness are often cited as being key players in the success of high profile executives. However, the benefits of regular mindfulness meditation practice are far reaching and are highly beneficial to students as well. Your grades will improve by meditating. Seriously.
Lessons in Medical School Study Strategies
Mushfiqur Siddique
May 16, 2018
This medical student describes his journey from starting medical school with poor study strategies and feeling like he was drowning, to learning a few simple yet fundamental active study strategies that completely transformed his grades, performance, and outlook.
