A look at some possible origins of the myth In light of today’s holiday, I thought it would be a good time to explore the history of one of the most popular creatures generally associated with Halloween – vampires! Vampires are mythical creatures very prevalent in popular culture – but where ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated March 19, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
Reposted from here with permission. As a tour guide on interview days for my school, the most frequent question I am asked is: “What’s it like to be married — or to pursue a relationship — while ... Read more
Allison Lyle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Allison Lyle
It’s no secret that medical school can be draining. Although it can be draining in many ways – physically, emotionally, spiritually – the largest drain tends to be mentally, as learning the necessary information takes ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Dr. Judy Melinek is a board-certified forensic pathologist in San Francisco, CEO of PathologyExpert Inc., an associate professor of pathology at University of California San Francisco, and co-author (with her husband, T.J. Mitchell) of the New ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
The Top Twenty – no, wait – Top Twenty-Two – Are You Sure It’s Twenty-Two? No. The Top Twenty-Four Things an Obsessive Medical Student Must Know (but which won’t show up in an exam so ... Read more
Rusty Reeves
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rusty Reeves
Choosing a field of medicine is likely the most important decision a medical student will make during their career. The vast majority of residents complete their residencies and practice in the field in which they’ve ... Read more
Mimi Knoll
Updated June 27, 2022 by Mimi Knoll
Kornelia Polyak shares her thoughts on the field of medical oncology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Earning a medical school admissions interview is a significant accomplishment. Many programs adhere to rigorous academic, extracurricular, and research requirements when selecting candidates for in-person meetings. Though you should view this as an opportunity to ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney