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.
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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.
Medical School Rankings: How Much Do They Matter?
Petey Kass, M.D.
September 4, 2018
Medical school rankings certainly matter, but there is more to each school than its ranking. So how should you think about them? Dr. Petey Kass of UCSF provides a framework to help you understand medical school rankings and find the school that is the best fit for you.
How to Approach Ethical Questions on the Medical School Interview
Amit Pandey, M.D.
August 21, 2018
One of the more challenging types of questions on the medical school interview is the ethical dilemma. How does one systematically approach these questions? Here are the principles of bioethics and the key tips to effectively tackle these scenarios.
Shadowing a Doctor 101
Amit Pandey, M.D.
August 11, 2018
Almost every premedical student shadows a physician at some point. So how can you maximize the experience to strengthen yourself and your medical school application? Here are 5 simple steps to success when shadowing a doctor.
Are Medical Mission Trips Worth It?
Mushfiqur Siddique
July 27, 2018
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.
How to Choose a Medical Specialty for Residency
Petey Kass, M.D.
July 16, 2018
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.
