On Being a Medical Student
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: September 28, 2016
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Answering The Most Common Question in Medical Education
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: September 26, 2016
A Portrait of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: August 29, 2016
Q&A with Physician-Author with Michael Collins, MD
Tell me about yourself – who you are, what you do, where you practice. I ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: August 8, 2016
Beginning Clinical Rotations–An Exercise in Humility
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process by which ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: July 25, 2016
Column Intro: The Third Year Differential
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis. This is a list of ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: July 19, 2016
5 Steps to a Better CARS Score
The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is one of the most well-known entrance exams in ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: April 25, 2016
Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, Author of Doctored
What made you decide to write your new book, Doctored? What were you hoping to accomplish? ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: April 12, 2016
Book Review–Doctored: The Disillusionment of an American Physician, by Dr. Sandeep Jauhar
“It is our obligation to remove the biases that stand in the way of good ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: March 3, 2016
The Changing Culture of Medical Education
Transitioning to medical school is a significant change for most students; this naturally makes it ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: December 11, 2015
Five Simple Tips for a Better Personal Statement
The personal statement is, for many, one of the most dreaded aspects of the medical ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: July 31, 2015
What's On Your Summer Reading List?
For most students, summer break is an opportunity to do many things for which there ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: June 22, 2015
10 College Classes Pre-Meds Should Take
College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: May 11, 2015
Marriage in Medical School: A Memoir (So Far)
During my senior year of college, I asked my girlfriend to marry me. We had ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: March 2, 2015
Budgeting in Medical School: Does It Really Matter?
Medical students deal with a lot of scary things: frequent do-or-die exams, looming USMLE or ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: January 23, 2015
Self-Care in Medical School: A Lesson from the Heart
As a first-year medical student only a few weeks into gross anatomy, I still have ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: November 10, 2014
The Medical History of Vampires
A look at some possible origins of the myth In light of today’s holiday, I thought ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: October 31, 2014
5 ways to save mental energy
It’s no secret that medical school can be draining. Although it can be draining in ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: October 24, 2014