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Pre-Medical

A Scribe Case Study: Alyssa Kettler

When did you first hear about medical scribes? I first heard the term ‘medical scribe’ ... Read more

Written by: Alyssa Kettler

Published on: October 4, 2016

in-training: stories from tomorrow's physicians

Medical School

Book Review | in-Training: Stories from Tomorrow’s Physicians

In early 2012, medical students Ajay Major and Aleena Paul started in-Training.org, a website dedicated ... Read more

Written by: Student Doctor Network

Published on: September 29, 2016

Medical School

On Being a Medical Student

Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: September 28, 2016

staying healthy and productive

Pre-Health

Five Tips for Staying Healthy and Productive in School

While your dream of getting accepted to medical school probably involves countless nights studying, hundreds ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: September 27, 2016

Residency and The Match

Answering The Most Common Question in Medical Education

Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: September 26, 2016

Pre-Health

Conquering Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry is a hurdle every premed must undertake. For many, it can dissuade you ... Read more

Written by: StudySchedule

Published on: September 22, 2016

6 Steps to Shelf Exam Success

Medical School

Six Steps to Help You Pass Your Shelf Exams

Follow these six steps to achieve Shelf Exam success

Written by: ExamGuru

Published on: September 21, 2016

minorities and the mcat

Pre-Medical

How Test Prep Prepares Me To Be An Effective Physician

Before medical school, the dream of becoming a physician involves helping people and curing disease. ... Read more

Written by: Universal Notes

Published on: September 20, 2016

managing anxiety

Pre-Health

Managing Anxiety on Test Day

Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test ... Read more

Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Published on: September 19, 2016

Post-Bacc

What Students Should Know About Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Programs—Part Two: SMP Students

In Part One of this series, we discussed post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs for career-changers (i.e. those who have ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: September 14, 2016

Medical School

Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School

Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: September 12, 2016

Medical School

How My Research Degree Taught Me I’m Not a Surgeon

Recognizing the connection between lab work and surgery What surprised me the most during my ... Read more

Written by: Michael Mehlman

Published on: September 7, 2016

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Expectations: Defining What You Can Expect With Your Spouse

Updated September 6, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Expectations. The ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: September 1, 2016

Non-Traditional

How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School

A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more

Written by: Ryan Hickey

Published on: August 31, 2016

Medical

A Portrait of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: August 29, 2016

mental illness

Healthcare News and Policy

Anonymous: How Mental Illness Gets Overlooked In The Hospital

Reposted from here with permission The day Mr. Webster appeared on our service, I was late for ... Read more

Written by: Katelee Mueller

Published on: August 24, 2016

Brian Baxter

Pharmacy

20 Questions: Brian Baxter, PhD

Brian Baxter, PhD, is a current postdoctoral scholar with the DeRisi Group at University of ... Read more

Written by: Juliet Farmer

Published on: August 22, 2016

Pre-Medical

Paving the Road to Medical School

The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: August 17, 2016

Chronicles of a Med Student

Medical School

Chronicles of a Med Student: Gearing Up For Round Two!

Welcome back! I’m so excited to start my second year (and write about it, of ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: August 15, 2016

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