Are physicians hopeless in the face of the obesity epidemic?
Obesity may not be hopeless, but it is very difficult for physicians and sufferers Listener Hannah wrote in after shadowing
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What will exacerbate this patient’s condition?
A 70-year-old male with a history of hypertension presents with a fever and severe pain in both his hands. Examination
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The Flame-Broiled Doctor: Book Review
By Praiti Roy Physician burnout is something of a hot topic nowadays. I say that not to belittle it—it is
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Experience Matters: Clinical Requirements in Dental School
By Colson Smith Leading up to our first appointment in clinic, one of my classmates asked our supervising dentist a
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Heart: A History, by Sandeep Jauhar—Book Review
By Brent Schnipke, SDN Staff Writer Medical nonfiction, as a genre, has grown considerably in recent years as many physicians
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Q&A with Physician-Writer Sandeep Jauhar
By Christy Duan Dr. Sandeep Jauhar is a cardiologist and director of the Heart Failure Program at Long Island Jewish
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Opportunities in Primary Care
By Adelle Medical students are bombarded with decisions regarding what they want to do with their lives, from choice of
Read more What’s causing this patient’s spontaneous laughter?
A four-year-old girl is referred to a pediatric neurologist with new-onset generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Her father mentions that she has
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Is AOA racially biased?
Residency applicants get boosted by AOA, but it could be racially biased Aline Sandouk, Jayden Bowen, Aditi Patel, and newbie Madeline
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Free Resources Every Aspiring Doctor Should Read
By AAMC As you make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, you may wonder, “Where do I even
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Should I Retake the MCAT?
By Cassie Kosarek Believe it or not, it is not uncommon to take the MCAT twice. Though sitting for seven
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What It Means to Love Being a Doctor
By Kartik Iyer I stood and watched off to the side as the cart wheeled in through the wide double doors
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Are You Ready for Commitment? When and How to Write a Letter of Intent
By Casey Paton So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing prerequisite courses,
Read more What substance is associated with this presentation?
A 45-year-old female presents with painful lesions on her lower limbs and ears. She is a smoker, and has a
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Man Ovens, Shoring Up Weaknesses, and Ditching the MCAT
Should you fix a bad grade, or concentrate on making your strengths even stronger? Activia (not her actual name, though
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How To Avoid The Comparison Game
By Amy Rakowczyk When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we have known
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Maintaining A Relationship When Both Partners Are In Medical or Graduate School
By Meghan Taylor My boyfriend began medical school the same fall I began graduate school. We met the year before
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Factors to Consider When Applying as a Disadvantaged Applicant
By Renee Marinelli, MD As pre-medical students complete the AMCAS application for medical school, they are confronted by the question,
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Q&A with Duffy Jones, DVM, Author of The Business Side of Veterinary Medicine
By Crissey Tait Dr. M. Duffy Jones, DVM completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biology at the University of
Read more What long-term complication is associated with this condition?
A five-year-old male with a four-day history of fever presents with a new erythematous rash. His mother says he has
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