High Yield: One Year of Research for the Rest of Us
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of life in the lab. …
What’s an Internal Medicine Residency Really Like?
Are you considering going into Internal Medicine? Let’s take a look at what IM is and what you can expect …
Combined Healthcare Degree Programs
Healthcare is a large and growing field in America, making up an ever-larger slice of the US economy. Nearly 17 million …
Pets During Professional School
Animals have been bringing companionship to mankind for more than 20,000 years. From the domestication of wolves to cattle to …
Transitioning to “It Gets Better”
Have you heard of “IGB”? I wasn’t aware of this term until I joined the Lives of Doctor’s Wives Facebook …
Finding Paid Clinical Experience
There are many reasons that doctors tend to come from wealthier families. The requirements of piecing together a medical school application is …
Tips for Senior Residents
Congratulations! You’ve survived intern year. You’ve recently transitioned into the coveted role of senior resident. I’m sure at this point …
Creative Childcare for Medical Students
Nineteen hundred dollars a month. That was the cost of infant care at my son’s daycare facility. It was nearly …
Roadmap to a Rewarding Research Year
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies of life in the lab. …
Our Great Task: Physicians in Public Life
Spending years studying, to the exclusion of most other activities. Losing sleep. Incurring near- unfathomable debt. What sane person would …
Good Habits to Develop Before Embarking on Your Medical School Journey
The brief period of time that precedes the commencement of medical school is one of the most exciting times of …
Redemption Awaits: Let Your Medical School Interview Transform Liabilities into Assets
Despite more than a dozen years in medical school admissions consulting, I still clearly recall one bright advisee. She had …
Choosing the Healthcare Profession That Is Right For You
Choosing a career is among the most stressful decisions a person makes. Even narrowing the choice down to a healthcare …
How to Answer Tough Interview Questions
When you are interviewing for professional school or a job, some of the interview questions are going to be tough. …
Mistakes Medical School Applicants Make on Campus Tours
Most medical school interview days include a student-led campus tour. The tour gives prospective students the chance to check out …
Parenting a Pre-Med
Applying to medical school can be tough - even when you are just the parent. Tips for surviving the medical school application process for parents.
5 Tips as You Prepare for Step 1
For many medical students, and especially those nearing the end of their second year, one concern seems to prevail above …
Publish or Perish: Getting Started on Your First Manuscript
Publications are the holy grail for the budding student researcher. These days, competitive specialties all but require one for serious …
Using Government Assistance During Medical School
The medical journey is filled with many new experiences and challenges. The financial commitment of a medical career choice is …
Take a Study Break and Read One of These Before Summer is Out
What do beaches, BBQs and books have in common besides starting with the same letter? They’re also some of my …