First Year Medical Student

5 Tips to Survive Your First Year of Medical School

As the CEO and Past President of a medical school with two U.S. campuses, I’ve seen thousands of future doctors endure bumpy rides in year one. I’ve also had up-close and personal experience with the travails of first-year medical students: both of my sons are currently enrolled and have been ... Read more

Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM

Updated April 2, 2025 by Dr. David Lenihan, Ph.D., J.D., FRSM

Specialty choices for burned out medical students

Specialty Choices for Burned Out Medical Students

We’re increasingly hearing about physician burnout, with roughly 50% to 60% of doctors⁠ exhibiting signs of burnout. This appears to be getting worse with time. The situation is equally alarming among medical students. Several studies ... Read more

Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH

Updated March 12, 2025 by Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH