King Henry What?? | MCAT Tips and Tricks
An awesome trick for remembering metric prefixes and converting between units in the metric system ... Read more
Written by: Chelsea Myers
Published on: December 3, 2018
Medical
Learn about medicine and how to become a physician in our articles for pre-medical students (including the MCAT), medical students, resident physicians, and practicing physicians.
Why Are These Gallstones Black?
A 45-year-old female presents to the emergency department with abdominal pain and vomiting. She mentions ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: November 30, 2018
The Future of Nutrition Education in Medicine
Updated October 21, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and minor ... Read more
Written by: Casey Paton
Published on: November 29, 2018
Starting Strong: Tips For Your First Year of Medical School
The first year of medical school is an exhilarating milestone in the life of an ... Read more
Written by: Nicole Hawkins
Published on: November 28, 2018
What Kind of Clinical Experience Should Premeds Get?
Medical School Admissions Offices Weigh In What kind of clinical experience do you need to ... Read more
Written by: Sushi18
Published on: November 26, 2018
Recess Rehash: Why You Might Want An MD/PhD
All about Medical Scientist Training Programs [Happy Thanksgiving, US listeners! We’re taking a break for turkey ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: November 23, 2018
What’s Causing This Cancer Patient’s Painful Rash?
A 44-year-old female recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia presents with a five-day history of ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: November 23, 2018
Dealing With The Unexpected
I’ve officially begun my interview trial! I’ll catalog more about my experiences as I go, ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: November 19, 2018
Hot Potato Voice and Stridor—What’s the Cause?
Which medication is the most likely cause of this patient’s reaction? A 75-year-old female presents ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: November 16, 2018
Getting There From Here, A Novel Recipe, And Future Projects
Co-hosts Tim Maxwell, Aline Sandouk, Annie Rempel, and Mackenzie Walhof confront pictures of their younger selves ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: November 16, 2018
Getting into Medical School, From High School
Yep, you read that title correctly. But go ahead and read it once more! Direct ... Read more
Written by: Robin K Kuriakose
Published on: November 15, 2018
What to Expect at the Testing Center
Lessons I Learned During My USMLE Step 1 Exam The USMLE Step 1 exam was ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: November 14, 2018
Q&A with Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy, Senior Medical Director at WebMD
Dr. Arefa Cassoobhoy is the Senior Medical Director at WebMD; the Senior Medical Correspondent for ... Read more
Written by: Gloria Onwuneme
Published on: November 13, 2018
Taking Medical School Prerequisites as a Nontraditional Student
A look at the pros and cons of a post-baccalaureate program, self-designed program, classes as ... Read more
Written by: Emily Millet
Published on: November 12, 2018
An Episode Of Questionable Things
May the Slap Chop save us all. As medical science progresses, it not only answers ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: November 9, 2018
Which Malignancy Is This Patient At Risk For?
A 62-year-old female presents with a new non-pruritic rash and muscle weakness. She mentions having ... Read more
Written by: Figure 1
Published on: November 9, 2018
What To Do During A Gap Year
It’s become increasingly more common for premeds to take at least one gap year between ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: November 8, 2018
Genetics Education: Training Physicians for the Future of Healthcare
As a researcher at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, MA, I have a front row ... Read more
Written by: Julia Bauman
Published on: November 7, 2018
Research Mentors: How to Find One, Keep One, and Reap the Rewards
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: November 6, 2018