Yes, we said it, ignore those national rankings! You’ve probably already heard this, and you know deep down it’s good advice. But let’s be honest, it’s easier said than done. We try to remind students ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated January 25, 2023 by AAMC Staff
Each year after the medical school application cycle is complete, thousands of medical school hopefuls are left without an acceptance to an MD or DO program. The number of students who didn’t receive an acceptance ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Melaku Arega grew up in Ethiopia and moved to the United States at age 14. He is now a first-year medical student at Harvard. Tell us about your life trajectory. I was born and raised ... Read more
Haziq Siddiqi
Updated June 24, 2022 by Haziq Siddiqi
I applied early as a non-traditional and disadvantaged student. I applied myself to repair my GPA, retake the MCAT, and become more competitive. I applied when I was confident there was nothing else I could ... Read more
KL Brown
Updated June 24, 2022 by KL Brown
A live stage show featuring the stories of healthcare providers is now a podcast. The day-to-day of internship, residency, and an MD career doesn’t allow much time to process the effect it’s having on the practitioner. ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 24, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Welcome to the new you—“The Doctor’s Spouse.” Yes, you have had your own identity up until this point, but now you are not only a Mrs. or Mr., you’re a Doctor’s Mrs. or Mr. Once ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 24, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
By Jacob Adney, MD Candidate, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Mr. Dave Etler is an Administrative Services Coordinator at University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. He is also co-host ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated February 27, 2019 by The Short Coat Podcast
For a physician about to finish residency or fellowship, the differences in practice types may seem unclear. Each type of practice has its own positives and negatives, and some may be a better fit for ... Read more
Sidney Christiansen
Updated June 24, 2022 by Sidney Christiansen
CASPer is an assessment tool that is rapidly gaining popularity across the world. CASPer is a situational judgment test (SJT) that presents test-takers with a series of realistic, hypothetical scenarios and asks them to type ... Read more
Acuity Insights
Updated June 24, 2022 by Acuity Insights
How much is lab medicine a part of medical school? Remembering a recent episode in which we spoke briefly of colored test tubes, Adee writes in with a question for Hilary O’Brien, Erik Kneller, Mackenzie ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 24, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Case Details A 9-year-old girl is brought to a new pediatrician by her mother over concerns regarding her weight. She has a history of developmental delay, and her mother mentions that she is noticeably shorter ... Read more
Figure 1
Updated February 27, 2019 by Figure 1
Whether you are changing careers or deciding late in your college career that medicine is your path, there is no doubt that making that decision can be anxiety-provoking and life changing. The truth is that ... Read more
Jeff Thomas
Updated June 24, 2022 by Jeff Thomas
Rajiv Sethi is currently a student doctor in London, Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow at NHS England, and the founder of Sethi Health, an organization that collaborates with students, patients, professionals, and the public to improve healthcare ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 24, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
If you haven’t started already, now is the time to begin writing your AMCAS activities section and your personal statement. Your AMCAS application—or the primary application submitted to allopathic (MD) schools—serves a significant role in ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated June 24, 2022 by Renee Marinelli
By Adelle, Medical Student The process of applying to residency can surely be daunting. I’ve compiled a list of programs that I am interested in (as a quick refresher, I’m applying to OB/GYN programs), whether ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 25, 2022 by Adelle
By The Short Coat Podcast Do med students get training on how to deal with sexual attention from patients? Listener Zipadee Doodah (not her actual name) was the victim of unwanted sexual attention from a ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 25, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Dr. Samir Guglani (MBBS, MRCP, FRCR) is a consultant clinical oncologist and a writer. He is also the founder, director, and curator of Medicine Unboxed, an annual event which uses the arts to engage health ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 25, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Here’s the good news: Latinx population growth is rising and projected to constitute 29% of the US demographic by 2060. Now, here’s the bad news: data continues to reveal that cardiovascular disease, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and ... Read more
David Velasquez
Updated June 25, 2022 by David Velasquez
Looking to college and beyond is a major step for a high school student. You are about to embark on your journey into adulthood and establish yourself as a college student. For students considering a ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
Updated August 30, 2022 by Renee Marinelli