From "Book Rat" to Neurologist: An Interview with José Cavazos, MD-PhD
As a child, José Cavazos, MD-PhD, was a self-proclaimed “book rat”. So, it makes sense ... Read more
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Sustainability: How Your Partnership Can Survive and Flourish During a Medical Education and Career
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The American Cancer Society estimated that in 2015, there were 1,658,370 new cases of cancer diagnosed in ... Read more
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To Cut is to Cure: A Review of Clerkship #3, Surgery
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
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Women as the Scapegoats of Medicine: A Brief History of a Twisted Differential Diagnosis
Republished with permission from here Black hellebore, a flower of the deepest black and with ... Read more
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Chronicles of a Med Student: Embracing Change
There’s no doubt that medical school has changed me thus far. I still have a ... Read more
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Transitioning From Medical School to Residency
Congratulations! Graduating medical school and securing a spot in residency is a very exciting accomplishment. You ... Read more
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How to Respond to a Waitlist Decision
After you interview at a medical school, you will likely wait several painstaking weeks before ... Read more
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What You Should Know: Exploring Techniques for Nonpharmacological Pain Control
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The Chemistry of Gender and Coming Out in Medical School
“Is it trans or cis?” It’s a question that has tortured many pre-professional students studying ... Read more
Guero
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The Value of Coaching in Medicine
Coaching is an integral part of sports, it’s often used by corporate executives, and even helps ... Read more
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AAMC’s Fee Assistance Program
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Out of the Drugstore, Into the ER: Marianne Pop on The Widening World of Pharmacy Careers
To the uninformed, the definition of pharmacist may be the traditional, customer-facing professional doling out ... Read more
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