Stephen Aichele, PhD, is a research scientist in Switzerland in University of Geneva’s Psychology & Educational Sciences Department. Aichele received his bachelor’s degree in biopsychology from University of California, Santa Barbara (1994), followed by a ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 31, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Preparing for an exam is the same as preparing for any other major event you might encounter. Just like a football player prepares for Friday night’s game or a pianist practices for their upcoming recital, ... Read more
Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Updated June 26, 2022 by Iowa State University Dept of Biomedical Sciences
Studying for the boards overwhelms most people. The sheer amount of information to know is staggering. And while being a good doctor will require you to know much more than what is covered on a ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
For most pre-meds taking the MCAT, the CARS section proves to be one of the biggest obstacles standing between them and admission to the medical school of their dreams. The CARS section is a highly ... Read more
Nick Zehner
Updated June 26, 2022 by Nick Zehner
The MCAT looms large on the horizon of many would-be medical students – and there is a lot of anxiety over choosing preparation courses and books and in finding different ways to achieve the highest ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated August 8, 2022 by Brian Wu
Reposted from here with permission. As I sat in my institution’s white coat ceremony this past fall, I listened to our dean describe the process of selecting the newest batch of future doctors. I’m an MD/PhD student, ... Read more
Amanda King
Updated June 14, 2019 by Amanda King
MCAT History Back in the olden days (like prior to 2007), the MCAT was only offered a few times a year, and test-takers took the paper exam with a No. 2 pencil. There was also ... Read more
Linda Abraham
Updated June 26, 2022 by Linda Abraham
1. Set a goal As the saying goes, “being begin with the end in mind.” Before you begin preparing for the USMLE Step 1, you should consider where you are with your knowledge base and ... Read more
Elsevier
Updated June 26, 2022 by Elsevier
Do you know of a colleague who is extremely good at their job, yet cannot pass the professional exams required to ascend the career ladder? Or an exceptionally bright friend – who seems to fall ... Read more
OUPBlog
Updated June 26, 2022 by OUPBlog
Physiology is different! If you’re in the midst of learning physiology, either in a traditional or systems course, you’ve noticed that it feels different from biochemistry and anatomy. There are several reasons. First, the stakes are ... Read more
Elsevier
Updated June 26, 2022 by Elsevier
The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) is one of the most well-known entrance exams in all of higher education. It is known for many things: difficulty, length, bizarre scoring systems, and the breadth of subjects ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Dr. Damon Tweedy is an assistant professor of psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center and a staff physician at the Durham Veteran Affairs Medical Center in North Carolina. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine and completed both his internal ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated June 26, 2022 by Christy Duan
I’m sorry, I can’t—I have to study. These are words that have become so routine to me that I barely have to think about them before they come out of my mouth. Ugh, how has ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Chances are after deciding to become a doctor, you’ve likely heard a lot of opinions about where you should apply to medical school. There is a lot of information out there, which can create the ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Whether you are just beginning your medical school application process by compiling a list of programs that interest you, or if you are choosing one program from multiple acceptance offers, chances are you have referred ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Make sure to check out Part I here! Today’s article takes a closer look at several key terms in employment contracts that can have a significant impact on a new physician – compensation methods, incentive ... Read more
Jennifer Colagiovanni
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jennifer Colagiovanni
What made you decide to write your new book, Doctored? What were you hoping to accomplish? When I was growing up, my mother wanted me to become a doctor. She told me, “I want people to ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Junior doctors [and residents in the US] do a valuable and sometimes life-saving job for patients. They are the future in medicine and can bring enthusiasm and fresh ideas into the profession. Despite the importance ... Read more
Anne Caler
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anne Caler
It wasn’t so very long ago that the typical medical student went straight from high school to a premedical program and then onto medical schools itself. This traditional pathway, however, is not so traditional anymore. ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
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