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5 Books for Medical School Applicants to Read

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.

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How to Get into a Top Medical School

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.

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Are Medical Mission Trips Worth It?

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.