How to Choose Premed and Medical School Extracurriculars
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.
Premed and Medical Student Summer Research Guide
We break down the value of summer research, how to find research positions, and tips to make the most of summer research opportunities.
Do Med Schools Have Summer Break? What Medical Students Do in the Summer
Wondering if med schools have summer break? Learn what medical students do in the summer months, particularly between MS1 and MS2.
How to Become a Medical Scribe—Is It the Right Extracurricular For You?
Our guide on how to become a medical scribe discusses the benefits of scribing, how to find work as a scribe, and how to make the most of the experience.
AMCAS Hobbies—What Schools Look For and How to Stand Out
Learn why medical schools care about your hobbies, which hobbies add value to your application, and how to effectively describe AMCAS hobbies.
How to Get into Medical School as a Non-Traditional Student
For non-traditional students, getting into medical school is often a challenging and confusing endeavor. Here’s what you need to know.
Student-Athlete to Medical Student—Yes, It’s Possible!
With the following tips, life will be more tolerable, and your dreams of becoming a physician while pursuing sports or other passions can become a reality.
Is Medical School Harder Today Than It Was Back Then?
How does medical school today compare to medical school in the past? Let’s find out.
How Students Can Harness the Powerful Benefits of Journaling
Learn about the many benefits of journaling, how you can utilize journaling to bolster applications, and how you can make time for this healthy habit.
5 Tips for Summer Research Success
Premed and medical students commonly spend summers doing research. In this post, we discuss five tips that will help students achieve success in summer research.