Medical students have busy schedules that limit the resources they can devote to extracurricular activities. In this post, we break down how to prioritize extracurriculars in medical school.
Letters of recommendation are a crucial component of the medical school application. Here are the key steps to securing strong, effective letters.
These are the lessons this successful pre-med learned while preparing for medical school and a career as a future doctor. Too many pre-medical students focus on a checklist mentality. Here’s a more effective approach.
Medical school applicants who read and stay up-to-date with medical conundrums are better positioned to become future leaders in medicine. These five books explore some of the hottest issues in medicine today.
For every medical school application, a personal statement is necessary. Everyone writes a personal statement, but some stand out from others. The composition of these
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.
These are the books that every medical student (and even pre-med student) should read prior or during medical school.
Are you considering volunteering abroad during vacation? Here are some issues to consider before you decide to become a voluntourist.
Every medical school applicant at some point wonders “how do I get into a top school?” Dr. Bayard Wilson has attended UPenn and UCSD on his way to neurosurgery residency at UCLA. He is no stranger to top programs. Here are his keys to getting into a top medical school.
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.
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