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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.

Medical School

A Med Student Guide: Top 10 Best Medical Podcasts To Stay In The Loop

The medical field never stops evolving from new advances to new technology and new methods. ... Read more

Written by: Lauren Groff

Published on: June 7, 2021

Medical

The Relationship between Age and Treatment of Adults

This article discusses life care expectancy in a novel way. Based on your experiences after reading this, what are your thoughts?

Written by: Multiple Authors

Published on: May 31, 2021

Residency and The Match

Why Men Should Consider OB/GYN as a Specialty

​“A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle,” croons U2 in the ... Read more

Written by: Bernard Lynch

Published on: May 27, 2021

Branding Yourself as a Premed

Pre-Medical

Branding Yourself as a Premed: What Really Matters

Throughout college, pre-med students get bombarded with advice related to what pre-med courses to take, ... Read more

Written by: Ziggy Yoediono

Published on: May 24, 2021

Pre-Medical

The Importance of Shadowing Physicians – Summer Opportunities

One of the most common mistakes pre-medical students make when applying to medical school is ... Read more

Written by: Hira Khan

Published on: May 17, 2021

Medical

Ready for Your Close-Up? Telemedicine Classes Are Essential

In the mid-twentieth century, millions of viewers—some quite fanatical—tuned into daytime TV soap operas like ... Read more

Written by: Susan Doktor

Published on: May 13, 2021

Pre-Medical

7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting Medical School

None of us can refute the claim that a doctor’s profession is a lifesaver and ... Read more

Written by: Samuel Iglesias

Published on: May 10, 2021

Pre-Medical

How to Become an EMT

Every day as an EMT brings new challenges, experiences, and rewarding moments. One day you ... Read more

Written by: Zack Zarrilli

Published on: May 6, 2021

Medical School

Transforming the Healthcare Workforce Begins in Medical School

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense stress on the entire U.S. healthcare system but has ... Read more

Written by: Vikram Savkar

Published on: April 22, 2021

Residency and The Match

What Does It Take to Become a Hand Surgeon?

Hand surgeons are specialists who complete a residency in either orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, or general ... Read more

Written by: Nina Lightdale-Miric

Published on: April 15, 2021

Residency and The Match

Stay Safe: A Mantra for New Residents

The first year of residency has never been easy. The jump one must make from ... Read more

Written by: Hillary Mullan

Published on: April 12, 2021

Medical School

What to Expect Preparing for the USMLE Virtually

Jia Wei Tan came from Malaysia dreaming of completing her residency in the U.S. and ... Read more

Written by: Jia Wei Tan, PhD, MD and Anupam Garg, PhD

Published on: April 8, 2021

Pre-Medical

The Joys of Applying to Medical School

The path from undergrad to medical school can be a long and challenging one with ... Read more

Written by: Chivas Owle

Published on: March 31, 2021

Medical School

What the USMLE Step 1 Score Reporting Change Gets Right

Social media platforms lit up when sponsors of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) announced ... Read more

Written by: Bethany Erb

Published on: March 18, 2021

Residency and The Match

Match Week 2021

Welcome to Match Week 2021! Congratulations to all the fourth-year medical students who have matched ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: March 15, 2021

Physician Q&A

Young Physician Profile: Marcus Jennings

Dr. Marcus Jennings is the chief family medicine resident at Louisiana State University (LSU) Health ... Read more

Written by: Brittany Ferri

Published on: February 18, 2021

Resident Fraud

Residency and The Match

Beware Hospital Exploitation of Unsupervised Medical Residents

A recently settled whistleblower case brought against a major public hospital in New York City ... Read more

Written by: Geoffrey Kaiser

Published on: February 7, 2021

Medical

Wearing Many Hats as a Research Clinician-Scientist: Why and How

Clinicians in all disciplines, from medicine to psychology to physical therapy, need to understand how ... Read more

Written by: Elizabeth Knight

Published on: February 1, 2021

Switching Residency

Residency and The Match

The Residency Switch – An Update

Since I originally published my article about switching residencies, I have been contacted by medical students ... Read more

Written by: Karen Tran-Harding

Published on: January 7, 2021

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