Last month I wrote about the process of applying for residency, and noted how this process, albeit late in medical school, can be an important component of a medical student’s decision to pursue a certain specialty. Following the application submission, many students breathe a sigh of relief, but the months ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sydney, Australia. As one of only nine cardiothoracic surgeons in Australia, she is also a strong advocate for women in surgery and other professional positions traditionally occupied ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Republished with permission from here. “Telestroke,” a telemedicine approach to acute stroke care, is revolutionizing how we treat our country’s third leading cause of death. Leveraging modern communication technology and the combined experience of skilled neurologists, Telestroke ... Read more
Nitin Venugopal
Updated July 16, 2019 by Nitin Venugopal
I walked into the room with my stethoscope around my neck, still running through everything I needed to go over with this patient before I presented them to the attending physician. I wanted it to ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
In the US alone, there are literally thousands of state, regional and national medical associations that represent providers in every major area of healthcare. While millions of the healthcare providers in the United States can ... Read more
Guideline Central
Updated June 26, 2022 by Guideline Central
Dr. Vasilis K. Pozios is a board-certified physician in forensic and general psychiatry, mental health advocate, entertainment consultant, and author. He graduated with a medical degree from Tufts University before completing a general psychiatry residency ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 8, 2022 by Christy Duan
Dr. Ali Wong is a plastic surgery resident in Nova Scotia, Canada and creator of the website Sketchy Medicine, in which she shares graphical representations of various medical concepts. Dr. Wong received her Bachelor of ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
During the first years of medical school, we are taught a huge volume of material, covering basic sciences and organ systems. It is not until our clinical rotations that we truly begin to experience medicine ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jacob Adney
When you think about how medical schools will evaluate your application, it can seem like a mystery. What will an admissions committee look at first? How are experiences that are not related to health care ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Receiving multiple admissions offers to medical school can be both thrilling and daunting for prospective medical students. For many applicants, the simple goal is to get into medical school; a scenario in which one has ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Mindfulness practices have gained momentum in the modern world and with good reason: they are specifically designed to improve our ability to perform under stress and pressure. A regular mindfulness practice helps us move through ... Read more
John Hankey
Updated June 26, 2022 by John Hankey
In my previous article, “Division of Labor: How to Keep a Household Running While Your Spouse is In Training,” I discussed ways you and your spouse can start the conversation about addressing and assigning all ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Undergraduate students do not need told, again, how important it is to be involved in numerous activities: academics, extracurriculars, employment, research, job shadowing, internships, and social life. Students who are pursuing a career in a ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Congratulations on getting accepted to medical school! Becoming a physician is a long and tough journey, and you may not be able to get by using the same methods that helped you succeed in undergrad. ... Read more
Osmosis
Updated June 26, 2022 by Osmosis