On the medical school interview it is key to make a great first impression. It is therefore imperative that you look the part. In the first of our two-part series, UCSD’s Meghana Pagadala breaks down what women should know about dressing for the medical school interview.
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.
One of the beauties of medical school is the great breadth of learning. With so many possible fields, how does one choose their residency specialty? In this post Dr. Petey Kass, third-year psychiatry resident at UC San Francisco, provides his advice on how to navigate this difficult process.
Medicine offers a broad range of experiences that bring both joy and sorrow. Being a physician is a tremendously unique opportunity to share these experiences with your patients. In this post, I give you an inside look into some of the life and death encounters of the ICU.
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.
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
Nikhil Agrawal, MD, a current plastic surgery resident at Baylor College of Medicine, sheds light on the many misconceptions of Couples Matching.
Through this true story I explore how maintaining the right perspective can restore positivity to your daily pursuits.
Inspired by my trip to Cape Town, the grass is always greener on the other side.
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.
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.
Performing at your best on medical school and residency interviews is a must. The last thing you want to do is forget your suit, dress shoes, or any other essential item. Here I review how to pack efficiently and effectively so you can perform your best at your interview.
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