Being a high-achieving student and doctor does not necessitate sacrificing your wellbeing. Here we outline lifestyle habits for balancing schoolwork with your wellbeing.
My name is Andrea Dwek Schain. Medical student, wife, dog lover and former clinically depressed patient. This is the story on how I became a
The cycle of the New Year’s Resolution – be overly ambitious, and fall flat on your face within a couple weeks. Here’s how you can break the habit and guarantee success.
The holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. Here we provide five suggestions for maximizing your time during the holidays.
Being a doctor is an awesome profession, but it’s far from perfect. Society at large idolizes the hard work, dedication, and status that being a
“Sitting is the new smoking!” If you believe what the media is telling you, you’ll never want to sit again. But what does the science have to say about sitting vs standing desks? Let’s find out.
Is becoming a doctor and pursuing a career in medicine the right fit for you? I was heavily considering alternate careers in business and engineering when I was in college. Here’s my take on the pros and cons, and how I ultimately decided which career was the best fit.
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.
The captivating story of a talented surgeon who was taken too early by cancer. Here I share my thoughts on this remarkable book and how it helps us ponder the question, what is the meaning of life?
Your 20’s are an amazing time filled with great opportunity but also significant responsibility. Here are my 7 tips to maximize the efficiency, productivity, happiness, and well-being you derive from this all-important decade.
Congrats on your acceptance to medical school! This is quite the achievement, but many challenges still lay ahead. In this post I explain the life hacks and study strategies that will facilitate a smooth and successful transition to being a medical student and future doctor.
Deciding whether or not to take a gap year prior to starting medical school is a very important decision. I’ve never met someone who regretted taking a gap year. That being said, not everyone needs to take a gap year before med school. We’ll help you figure out what’s right for you.
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