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Brian Wu, MD, Ph.D., MNM, graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s of Science in Physiology and Neurobiology, and graduated from the Keck School of Medicine (University of Southern California) with an MD with a focus on holistic care and treatment. He currently holds a Ph.D. in integrative biology and disease for his research in exercise physiology and rehabilitation.
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What You Should Know About the ACME Initiative

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A Med Student’s Guide to Becoming a Physician-Scientist

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What You Should Know: Understanding Immunotherapy Techniques for Cancer Treatment

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What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control

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Scary Smart: The Widespread Use of “Study Drugs” on American Campuses

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Humanitarian Opportunities for Medical and Pre-Med Students

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Post-Bacc Program Guide

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Diversity in Med School: What Minority Applicants Need to Know

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Who Makes a Good Doctor? How Medical Schools Around the World Try to Find the Best Candidates

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Should Medical Students be Sued for Malpractice?

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Choosing a Residency That’s Right for You

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Staying Healthy During Medical School

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Marriage and Medical School: The Pros and Cons of Balancing Both

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