Spotlighting Surgical Specialties
In my last column, I touched on some commonly chosen medical specialties and hopefully cleared ... Read more
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Updated May 5, 2026 by Adelle
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Emily Millet
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Cassie Kosarek
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The U.S. military is devising major reductions in its medical corps, unnerving the system’s advocates ... Read more
Jordan Rau
Updated August 25, 2022 by Jordan Rau
Choosing a Medical School As A URM Student
Congratulations! You survived the MCAT, AMCAS, secondaries, interviews, and months of waiting. If this cycle ... Read more
Christina Amutah
Updated June 23, 2022 by Christina Amutah
From Intern to Attending: The Roles of Physicians on a Medical Team
As physicians move throughout their training, they acquire different titles in addition to their MD. ... Read more
Renee Marinelli
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Second Looks and Fantasy Gap Years
As CCOM’s second-look day (which we call Get Acquainted Day) approaches, Aline Sandouk, LJ Agostinelli, ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
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A Medical Mission: Insights into a Career in Military Medicine – Dr. Aaron Saguil
From a young age, Aaron Saguil knew that he wanted to be a doctor. His ... Read more
Tessa Minicozzi
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