Finding Paid Clinical Experience
There are many reasons that doctors tend to come from wealthier families. The requirements of piecing together ... Read more
Written by: Erin Wildermuth
Published on: September 26, 2019
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.
Tips for Senior Residents
Congratulations! You’ve survived intern year. You’ve recently transitioned into the coveted role of senior resident. ... Read more
Written by: JS Lee
Published on: September 23, 2019
Creative Childcare for Medical Students
Nineteen hundred dollars a month. That was the cost of infant care at my son’s ... Read more
Written by: Erin Wildermuth
Published on: September 19, 2019
Roadmap to a Rewarding Research Year
Welcome to “Research for the Rest of Us”, a column about navigating the complex intricacies ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: September 16, 2019
Our Great Task: Physicians in Public Life
Spending years studying, to the exclusion of most other activities. Losing sleep. Incurring near- unfathomable ... Read more
Written by: Maha Mamoor
Published on: September 10, 2019
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 ... Read more
Written by: Katayoon Dowlatshahi
Published on: September 3, 2019
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 ... Read more
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: August 30, 2019
Mistakes Medical School Applicants Make on Campus Tours
Most medical school interview days include a student-led campus tour. The tour gives prospective students ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: August 23, 2019
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.
Written by: TC Davis
Published on: August 20, 2019
5 Tips as You Prepare for Step 1
For many medical students, and especially those nearing the end of their second year, one ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: August 15, 2019
Publish or Perish: Getting Started on Your First Manuscript
Publications are the holy grail for the budding student researcher. These days, competitive specialties all ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: August 5, 2019
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? ... Read more
Written by: Christina Amutah
Published on: July 29, 2019
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
At this stage in my career, I have finished the pre-clinical portion of my journey. ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: July 22, 2019
Pregnant in MS1: Tackling Medical School While Growing a Tiny Human
There is no good time to have a baby. This is especially true in the ... Read more
Written by: Erin Wildermuth
Published on: July 15, 2019
How Success and Resilience Intertwine In A Medical Career (And Life)
Sometimes it’s easy to assume that only those students with perfect transcripts, superior GPAs, and ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: July 12, 2019
How Healthcare Payments Work From The Physician’s Perspective
The system in which physicians are paid for their services can be confusing. Unlike other ... Read more
Written by: Tyler Montgomery
Published on: July 8, 2019
A Guide to Pets During Medical School and Residency
Pets can be wonderfully rewarding companions. In fact, psychological and physical benefits in humans have ... Read more
Written by: Harrison Snyder
Published on: July 3, 2019
Conference Confidential: Insider Tips and Strategies for Success
Conferences are to medicine as trade shows are to business. Love them or hate them, ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: July 1, 2019
How To Use SDN Wisely While Applying To Medical School
I can vividly remember going through the medical school application process approximately three years ago. ... Read more
Written by: Emily Hayward
Published on: June 28, 2019