On Being a Medical Student
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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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
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
A Portrait of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
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Updated February 28, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated August 21, 2026 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Column Intro: The Third Year Differential
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis. This is a list of ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, Author of Doctored
What made you decide to write your new book, Doctored? What were you hoping to accomplish? ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated August 21, 2026 by Brent Schnipke
The Changing Culture of Medical Education
Transitioning to medical school is a significant change for most students; this naturally makes it ... Read more
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
What's On Your Summer Reading List?
For most students, summer break is an opportunity to do many things for which there ... Read more
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Updated May 5, 2026 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated August 21, 2026 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated July 22, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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
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Updated August 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
The Medical History of Vampires
A look at some possible origins of the myth In light of today’s holiday, I thought ... Read more
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Updated March 19, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
5 ways to save mental energy
It’s no secret that medical school can be draining. Although it can be draining in ... Read more
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
