What the Adcom Sees (and Thinks) About Your Multiple MCAT Scores
MCAT History Back in the olden days (like prior to 2007), the MCAT was only ... Read more
Written by: Linda Abraham
Published on: April 27, 2016
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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.
5 Study Tips for the USMLE Step 1
1. Set a goal As the saying goes, “being begin with the end in mind.” ... Read more
Written by: Elsevier
Published on: April 26, 2016
How to Succeed in Physiology: The Course, Step 1, and Beyond
Physiology is different! If you’re in the midst of learning physiology, either in a traditional or ... Read more
Written by: Elsevier
Published on: April 25, 2016
5 Steps to a Better CARS Score
The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is one of the most well-known entrance exams in ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: April 25, 2016
Question & Answer with Physician-Author Dr. Damon Tweedy
Dr. Damon Tweedy is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center and a staff physician ... Read more
Written by: Christy Duan
Published on: April 21, 2016
Chronicles of a Med Student: Reaching Out
I’m sorry, I can’t—I have to study. These are words that have become so routine ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: April 18, 2016
Tips to Get the Most from the Medical School Admissions Requirements® (MSAR®)
Chances are after deciding to become a doctor, you’ve likely heard a lot of opinions ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: April 14, 2016
3 Tips for Interpreting Medical School Rankings
Whether you are just beginning your medical school application process by compiling a list of ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: April 13, 2016
Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, Author of Doctored
What made you decide to write your new book, Doctored? What were you hoping to accomplish? ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: April 12, 2016
A Guide to a Successful Gap Year
It wasn’t so very long ago that the typical medical student went straight from high ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: April 6, 2016
Why isn’t learning about public health a larger part of becoming a doctor?
Chronic conditions, such as Type II diabetes and hypertension, account for seven in 10 deaths ... Read more
Written by: Erik Black
Published on: April 5, 2016
20 Questions: Laura C. Londra, MD, FACOG, Reproductive Endocrinology
Laura C. Londra, MD, FACOG, is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility physician at Ohio Reproductive ... Read more
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: April 4, 2016
The Power of the Patient-Doctor Bond: A Conversation with Michael Clearfield, DO
Some people develop the passion for medicine at an early age. Michael Clearfield, DO, was ... Read more
Written by: Suzanne Barston
Published on: March 30, 2016
The Best Online Resources for Medical Students
Updated on July 1, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: March 24, 2016
What You Should Know: Talking to Parents about their Obese Children
According to the Center for Disease Control, childhood obesity is reaching what some are calling ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: March 22, 2016
Love and Happiness… And Medicine? Our Experience in the Couples Match
We were in the same class in medical school. It was your typical story. Boy ... Read more
Written by: Kara Hessel
Published on: March 17, 2016
The Unmatched Student’s Guide to Successfully Dealing with Failure
I was in the middle of a fairly busy day on the palliative care ward, ... Read more
Written by: Romesa
Published on: March 16, 2016
What You Should Know: Talking to Your Patients About Their Mental Health
Even student doctors who have not yet completed all of their medical training have probably ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: March 15, 2016
Time to Start Thinking About Your Medical School Application
If you are planning to start medical school for the 2017 Fall Semester, it’s already ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 10, 2016