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
Under the glow of the OR lights, I could barely make out the pulsating artery through all the layers of fat. This is so cool I thought to myself. Since my first rotation had been ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Updated February 5, 2022. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and formatting errors. Medical students have one of the toughest jobs around. You are expected to diagnose, treat and manage patients with ... Read more
Guideline Central
Updated June 26, 2022 by Guideline Central
Republished with permission from here. Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, an OB/GYN, doesn’t have a typical office.Inside are rows of hanging plaques and accolades, a photo of him with former President Bill Clinton, and a set of ... Read more
Anna Delamerced
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anna Delamerced
Read about steps 1 and 2 in Part 1 of this series here. Read about steps 3 and 4 in Part 2 of this series here. Read about steps 5 and 6 in Part 3 ... Read more
PracticeLink
Updated June 26, 2022 by PracticeLink
Last month I wrote about the early part of 4th year as a kind of second-look for medical students – an occasion for confirming specialty choice, or perhaps changing one’s mind altogether. For me, it ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
No matter how you plan on preparing for boards, getting started sooner than later is a good policy to apply. First, when should you start prepping for boards? The quick answer is DAY 1 of ... Read more
Boards Boot Camp
Updated June 26, 2022 by Boards Boot Camp
If you’re like most medical students, your “To-Do” list is probably never ending! Between hectic class schedules, rotation schedules, and studying for your shelf exams, you’re probably feeling lucky when you can get a full ... Read more
H. Jeff Nazar
Updated June 26, 2022 by H. Jeff Nazar
Famous Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz once remarked, “When my teams took second place, the fans called me an idiot. A guy who finished last in medical school is still called a ‘doctor’. Hardly ... Read more
Lauren Curtis
Updated June 26, 2022 by Lauren Curtis
You can do almost anything with your smart phone these days. You can video call a friend in China, order pizza with the click of a button, and even see in the dark! So, if ... Read more
Andrew George
Updated June 26, 2022 by Andrew George
Updated September 9, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to update technical details. Getting matched to a residency program is nearly a year-long process, but where do you even begin? ... Read more
BoardVitals
Updated June 26, 2022 by BoardVitals
Overcoming a low MCAT score on your AMCAS application can feel daunting. Can they really judge my whole application by my performance on one 8 hour block of life!!? Sadly, most schools do put extensive ... Read more
David Quinzi
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Quinzi
Anyone who has taken or studied for the MCAT Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS)—or any other critical reading test—will tell you that these tests can be incredibly challenging. Why is that true, given that ... Read more
AdaptPrep
Updated June 26, 2022 by AdaptPrep
No available or affordable program for your healthcare profession in your home state? Take heart! Students in Western U.S. states do have access to affordable professional degree programs in nearly a dozen healthcare specialties, thanks ... Read more
Margo Colalancia
Updated June 26, 2022 by Margo Colalancia
Medicine is a vast field comprised of specialties so different that it’s hard to believe they stem from the same core training. Once you’ve made the important decision to pursue a career as a physician, ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
While I was a medical scribe in Texas, I had many conversations with doctors about what medical school is like. I vividly remember one instance where a physician responded to the question with, “Medical school ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jacob Adney