Sunscreen is BAD!? | The Science-Backed Verdict
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
May 11, 2019
It’s hard to figure out what to believe. One day, we’re told something is great for us, and the next we’re told that ground breaking
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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.
How to Read Research Articles Fast
Kevin Jubbal, M.D.
March 16, 2019
Reading and writing your own primarily literature research articles is a challenging ordeal. Here’s the most effective system to read papers fast.
Why I Chose MD-PhD | Is It Right for Me?
Randy Ko
February 6, 2019
Should you go M.D. or dual degree with M.D./Ph.D.? In this post, Randy Ko, current M.D./Ph.D. student walks us through his own thought process and what led to his decision.
Pros and Cons of Getting a Master’s Degree Before Medical School
Charles Coomer
October 24, 2018
Does a Master’s degree help with getting into medical school? Charles Coomer, who earned a MSc from University College London before matriculating in medical school, discusses the pros and cons of getting a Master’s degree before medical school.
How to Excel at Research in Medical School
Lawrence Wang
October 5, 2018
Doing research and getting publications are important for matching into top residencies. Lawrence Wang of UCSD gives some advice on doing part-time research while in medical school.
Dual Degree Medical School Programs: Pros and Cons
Meghana Pagadala
September 8, 2018
Dual degree medical programs, such as the MD-MBA, are becoming increasingly popular. In her first post, Meghana Pagadala of UCSD discussed how to decide if this path is right for you. Here she takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each type of dual degree.
Medical School Rankings: How Much Do They Matter?
Petey Kass, M.D.
September 4, 2018
Medical school rankings certainly matter, but there is more to each school than its ranking. So how should you think about them? Dr. Petey Kass of UCSF provides a framework to help you understand medical school rankings and find the school that is the best fit for you.
Pros and Cons of the MD-PhD Degree
Lawrence Wang
August 17, 2018
Are you considering an MD-PhD degree but unsure about the commitment? Lawrence Wang, current MD-PhD student at UC San Diego, shares his wisdom on the pros and cons of this dual degree.
Dual Degree Medical School Programs: Should I Pursue One?
Meghana Pagadala
July 30, 2018
An intriguing option for the medical school applicant is a dual degree such as MD/PhD or MD/MBA. Meghana Pagadala, third year MD/PhD student at UC San Diego, breaks down the keys to deciding whether a dual degree is right for you.
