How to Ace the Sub-Internship
Pouya Entezami, M.D.
June 14, 2019
Sub-Internships (sub-Is) are a stressful time for many med students. In this post, we highlight a few tips that will help you ace your sub-I.
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Third Year Clerkship Review: Pediatrics
Ethan Gerdts
June 12, 2019
In this Clerkship Review series, we aim to provide an overarching view of each clerkship you will encounter in your third year of medical school. Here, we tackle Pediatrics.
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.
4 Years of Medical School Timeline
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
December 8, 2018
You’ve finally gotten into medical school and there’s just four short years between you and earning your M.D. In this post, we’ll go over the
Pros and Cons of the MD-PhD Degree
Lawrence Wang
August 17, 2018
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.
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.
Life and Death in the ICU: A Reflection
Amit Pandey, M.D.
June 30, 2018
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.
How I Scored 265+ on Step 2CK
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
June 16, 2018
I scored above 265 on Step 2CK by using an unorthodox method. Here’s exactly how I approached studying for Step 2CK during the course of third year, as well as how I spent the 4 weeks leading up to my test. You can download my Anki deck here as well!
First Day of Medical School – 4 Things to Know
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
May 26, 2018
Medical school is a completely different beast from your pre-med years in college. Here are four things you should know and prepare for in order to have the most productive, effective, and happy experience of medical school!
How to Tie Surgical Knots
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
October 22, 2016
Tying surgical knots properly is a necessary skill for any medical student to survive their surgical rotations. This comprehensive guide shows you how.
