How My Year Off Changed Everything
Cailey Talbot
February 13, 2020
Ever wondered what it would be like to take time off? Here’s my personal experience, and why I think everyone should take a gap year.
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You’ve Matched! Now what? Tips for Intern Year
Pouya Entezami, M.D.
July 10, 2019
Starting your intern year this month? Here are six tips to excel in your intern year.
How to Ace the Sub-Internship
Pouya Entezami, M.D.
June 14, 2019
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.
The Millennial Perspective: Do We Need to be Unhappy to be Good Doctors?
Nikhil Agrawal, M.D.
June 11, 2019
Despite new rules and regulations in medical training, medical students and residents are experiencing burnout and depression at an all time high. Is this truly a step in the right direction?
Medical School vs Residency Comparison
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
April 28, 2018
The transition from Medical School to Residency is often misunderstood. Here we compare various aspects in the life of a medical student vs resident, including structure, evaluation, work-life balance, time, standardized exams, and more.
The Final “Step” – How to Efficiently Tackle the USMLE Step 3
Amit Pandey, M.D.
September 15, 2017
In this post, Dr. Amit Pandey shares some of his thoughts on the what, the when, and the how to tackle the USMLE Step 3
The First Six Months of Residency
Dustin Harris, M.D.
January 9, 2017
The first 6 months out of medical school are a challenging but exciting time. Dr. Dre goes over the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Emergency Medicine residency.
Intern Year of Residency – A Reflection
Amit Pandey, M.D.
December 26, 2016
What are the next steps after medical school truly like? Guest author Amit Pandey, resident at UC San Diego, describes a challenging but rewarding first 6 months of intern year.
How to Tie Surgical Knots
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
October 22, 2016
Tying surgical knots properly is a necessary skill for any medical student to survive their surgical rotations. This comprehensive guide shows you how.
