So You Want to Be a Cardiologist
Thinking about a career in cardiology? This post details what it means to be a cardiologist, how to become one, and some of the hidden perks and downsides of being a heart doctor.
So You Want to Be a Surgeon
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.
So You Want to Be a Doctor
So you want to become a doctor. You’ve come to the right place. In this new series of blog posts, we’ll cover various specialties and types of doctors, and help you decide which type of doctor would be the best fit for you.
Third Year Clerkship Review: Internal Medicine
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 Medicine.
How to Ace the Sub-Internship
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.
Third Year Clerkship Review: Pediatrics
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
Surgery is a notoriously difficult clerkship and specialty. In this post, I reflect on my experiences during my surgical clerkship at UC San Diego.
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.
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.
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.