The Pandemic from a Resident Perspective
Meghana Pagadala
April 30, 2020
Residents are in an extremely difficult position to deal with COVID. Here’s how three interns’ lives have been turned upside down by this unprecedented health crisis.
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So You Want to Be an Orthopaedic Surgeon
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
April 11, 2020
If you like the idea of fixing bones and bro-ing out, orthopedic surgery may be the specialty for you! Learn about residency and lifestyle to see if it’s a perfect match.
Electronic Health Records: A Blessing or a Curse?
Cailey Talbot
January 27, 2020
If you don’t know about the pain of electronic health records now, you will most certainly learn about it in clinic. Here’s what makes EHRs so controversial, why they’re great, and why they’re such a nuissance.
So You Want to Be a Surgeon
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
November 3, 2019
So you want to become a surgeon. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor, surgeon, or other health care professional would be the best fit for you.
Summer Success for High School Students Interested in Medicine
Lawrence Wang
July 16, 2019
Are you a high school student interested in medicine? In this post, we describe five tips that will help get ahead of the curve during your summers.
How to Get Strong Medical School Letters of Recommendation
Amit Pandey, M.D.
April 29, 2019
Letters of recommendation are a crucial component of the medical school application. Here are the key steps to securing strong, effective letters.
Clerkship Review – Surgery
Lawrence Wang
April 19, 2019
Surgery is a notoriously difficult clerkship and specialty. In this post, I reflect on my experiences during my surgical clerkship at UC San Diego.
Pre-Med with Low GPA? Here’s How to Get Accepted to Medical School
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
February 23, 2019
If you have a low GPA and want to be a doctor, all hope is not lost. Here’s how you can get accepted to medical school with a low GPA.
The Battle Against Burnout (Among Medical Students & Doctors)
Amit Pandey, M.D.
January 25, 2019
You have probably heard of burnout, but what does it really mean? In this post I provide my experience as an illustration of what burnout can look like and an opportunity to discuss how we can combat it.
Medical Voluntourism: Issues to Consider
Lawrence Wang
October 17, 2018
Are you considering volunteering abroad during vacation? Here are some issues to consider before you decide to become a voluntourist.
