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Checking the Boxes: Should You Give Up Your Job To Do Research?

Sometimes the requirements aren’t required. Annie wrote in to [email protected] to ask Kaci McCleary, Erik Kneller, Gabriel ... Read more

Written by: The Short Coat Podcast

Published on: January 19, 2018

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Medical School

Positive Thinking for the Year Ahead

Looking Back at 2017 As another new year rolls around, I try to take some ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: January 15, 2018

Medical School

Making Clerkships Work

Are clerkships a grind, or a boon?  It’s up to you. The second-year students are ... Read more

Written by: The Short Coat Podcast

Published on: January 12, 2018

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Medical School

5 Soft Skills Every Medical Student Needs

As any practicing physician can attest, adequate medical care extends beyond pure medical knowledge to ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: January 10, 2018

Medical School

Taking Advice is Hard To Do

Giving advice is easy.  Taking it?  Not so much.

Written by: The Short Coat Podcast

Published on: January 5, 2018

Medical Spouse

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5 Things To Do Today To Connect With Your Medical Spouse

A new year is upon us! Fresh beginnings bring a revitalized energy to refocus our ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: January 4, 2018

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Medical Student Resources: Q&A with Dr. Sara Barnett, Learning Specialist

Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their ... Read more

Written by: Jacob Adney

Published on: January 3, 2018

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Medical School

The Holiday Season: Doctor Edition

‘Tis the season! It’s finally my favorite time of year! Everything fills me with warm ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: December 18, 2017

Medical Spouse

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Helping Your Kids Connect With Their Medical Parent

You’ve probably seen numerous articles discussing the medical marriage and what to expect during training. ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: December 7, 2017

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What You Should Know About the ACME Initiative

In 2013, the American Medical Association, in response to demands from the medical community, developed ... Read more

Written by: Brian Wu

Published on: November 29, 2017

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Medical School

On Being Flexible: A Day in the Life of a Third Year

Flexibility is the name of the game during your third (and to an extent, your ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: November 27, 2017

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8 Practical Time Management and Study Strategies for Medical Students

There’s no question that medical school is tough, especially when you consider the amount of ... Read more

Written by: Eric Brown

Published on: November 13, 2017

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Medical School

Q&A with Mr. Chris Diem, Office of Academic Support Services

Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their ... Read more

Written by: Jacob Adney

Published on: November 6, 2017

Medical Spouse

Medical School

When You Start To Grow Apart: Challenges of a Medical Marriage

10-24 hour shifts. Call days. Night float. Step prep. Away rotations. The nature of medical ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: November 2, 2017

Medical School

Why Medical Students Need To Understand Statistics: An Interview With a Patho-Geneticist

Dr. Mary Jean M. has spent the last decade researching in various laboratories, from plant ... Read more

Written by: Mary Jean M

Published on: November 1, 2017

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Medical School

Making Mistakes

I walked into the room with my stethoscope around my neck, still running through everything ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: October 23, 2017

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Medical School

Are Professional Medical Associations Worth It for Students?

In the US alone, there are literally thousands of state, regional and national medical associations ... Read more

Written by: Guideline Central

Published on: October 19, 2017

Medical School

Four Ways to Practice Teaching as a Medical Student

During the first years of medical school, we are taught a huge volume of material, ... Read more

Written by: Jacob Adney

Published on: October 16, 2017

Medical Spouse

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Life Hacks for the Medical Family

In my previous article, “Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: October 5, 2017

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