What I Wish I Knew Before Starting Medical School
Lawrence Wang
June 19, 2019
Students enter medical school with many preconceptions about this important educational phase. Here are five things I wish I knew before starting medical school.
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5 Tips for Success on Summer Research
Lawrence Wang
June 10, 2019
Pre-med and medical students commonly spend their summers doing research. In this post, we discuss five tips that will help students achieve success in summer research.
Joining AMA as a Medical Student
Lawrence Wang
May 29, 2019
Joining the AMA in medical school connects you with current and future leaders in medicine. In this post, I talk about the benefits of joining AMA and my experience with the AMA so far.
How to Choose Extracurriculars During Medical School
Lawrence Wang
May 16, 2019
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.
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.
What I Learned as a Pre-Med in College
Trisha Kaundinya
April 4, 2019
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.
5 Books for Medical School Applicants to Read
Lawrence Wang
March 21, 2019
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.
Anatomy of a Stellar Medical School Personal Statement
Meghana Pagadala
February 25, 2019
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
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.
6 Must-Read Books for Medical Students
Meghana Pagadala
February 11, 2019
These are the books that every medical student (and even pre-med student) should read prior or during medical school.
