The Cost of Applying to Medical School
Medical school is a costly undertaking. The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) reports the average cost of a United …
The Power of Positivity
I’m in my home stretch (last week!) of officially being in medical school. I’ve done the harrowing work, the hours …
5 Ways to Prepare Your Mindset for Medical School
When you ask little kids what they want to be when they grow up, one of the common answers is: …
The Complete Guide to Choosing A Specialty
This article is going to be a conglomerate of other things I’ve written, which are in somewhat disjointed places; I’ve …
How To Choose Which Medical Schools To Apply To
Since you’ve committed to applying to medical school, it’s time to choose which schools you would potentially want to attend. …
How To Choose The Best Premed Major
As an undergraduate student, one of your big decisions is choosing your major. And as someone interested in a career …
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly becomes obvious that medical school …
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a speciality that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, for having a grueling training …
Don’t Let Your Goals Steal Your Soul: Dr. John Mellinger Discusses Balance and Self-Care in Medicine
Dr. John Mellinger offers his perspective on how balance success in medicine with a healthy life.
How to Avoid Rejection…Again: The Reapplicant’s Guide
Medical school applications are physically, emotionally, and financially draining. It is completely natural to be disheartened if you are rejected …
10 Wedding Registry Ideas for Medical Students
Are wedding bells in your future? Here are some ideas to help you start your journey as a married medical student off right.
Strategies To Obtain Strong Letters of Recommendations
Applicants for medical, dental, and other professional programs often agonize over their personal statements, test scores, and resume, all the …
Preparing Letters of Evaluation for the 2020 AMCAS® Application
The 2020 American Medical College Application Service® (AMCAS®) application will officially open on May 1, 2019, for those applicants planning …
Match Week In Review | Chronicles of a Med Student
Match Week is an important and unique part of each physician’s journey. It is the week during which fourth year …
How To Become A Doctor: An Overview
Most people know that becoming a physician is a long process, but the details for can sometimes be mysterious or …
4 Things To Do Before AMCAS Opens
Even before the AMCAS and AACOMAS applications open in May, you can take steps to move your application process along. …
Speak Up: How To Ace Your First Podium Presentation
The power of public speaking is a profound thing, and one that adept researchers can use to both improve their …
How To Cope With A Disappointing Match
Is it possible to find happiness after a disappointing Match? The resounding answer is YES! We’ll help you get from …
Inside the Grey’s Anatomy Surgical Communication Fellowship
Ever wondered where Grey’s Anatomy writers get their medical stories? One significant source is current surgery residents participating in the …
Q&A with Physician-Writer Patricia (Tia) Powell
Dr. Patricia (Tia) Powell is Director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics, Director of the Einstein Cardozo Master of Science in …