Why Some Labs Don’t Train Premed Students and Why You Shouldn’t Care
So far, the vast majority of the undergrads I’ve trained during my research career have ... Read more
Written by: David Oppenheimer
Published on: January 21, 2016
Best in Show: AVMA President Joseph Kinnarney on What Makes a “Really Good Vet”
Joseph Kinnarney, DMV came to this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference with one goal in ... Read more
Written by: Suzanne Barston
Published on: January 20, 2016
What You Should Know: The Pros and Cons of Medical Marijuana
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 19, 2016
Chronicles of a Med Student: Making Every Moment Count
I was ringing in the New Year with a friend when suddenly it hit me that it ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: January 18, 2016
How to Prepare Answers to These Tricky Medical School Interview Questions
While medical school interviews can be quite conversational, thinking in advance about the questions you ... Read more
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: January 13, 2016
The Million Dollar Question
Interview season. The time of year that roads and skies swarm with the best and ... Read more
Written by: Myers Hurt
Published on: January 11, 2016
The Importance of Disability Insurance for the Young Physician
The thrill and responsibility of holding someone’s life in your hands, the ability to act ... Read more
Written by: Richard Reich
Published on: January 7, 2016
What You Should Know: Connecting With Pediatric Patients
What You Should Know is an ongoing series covering a range of informational topics relevant ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 6, 2016
Choose Your Undergrad Research Position Wisely
Author’s Note: It is widely believed (and for good reason) that undergraduate research positions are highly ... Read more
Written by: David Oppenheimer
Published on: January 5, 2016
The Art and Science of Narrative Medicine
Many medical students, even those with a background in the liberal arts, may have a ... Read more
Written by: Brian Wu
Published on: January 4, 2016
Chronicles of a Med Student: Enjoy Every Moment of Med School
One of the things I enjoy most about writing this med school column is that I get to ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: December 21, 2015
20 Questions: Norman Pastorek, MD – Plastic Surgery
Norman J. Pastorek MD, FACS specializes in facial plastic surgery. He trained at The University ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: December 18, 2015
On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a ... Read more
Written by: Suzanne Barston
Published on: December 16, 2015
The Changing Culture of Medical Education
Transitioning to medical school is a significant change for most students; this naturally makes it ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: December 11, 2015
Three New Year’s Resolutions for Medical Students
Winter break is the perfect time for medical students to take a step back to ... Read more
Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Published on: December 9, 2015
Seize Your Undergrad Research Interview: Ask the Questions That Matter
When selecting your classes each semester you apply a methodical approach. You no doubt consider ... Read more
Written by: David Oppenheimer
Published on: December 7, 2015
The Other Preparations to Make For Clinical Clerkships
The transition to clinical clerkships in medical school comes after two years of lectures, in-class ... Read more
Written by: AJ Nguyen
Published on: December 4, 2015
20 Questions: Natalie E. Azar, MD – Rheumatology
Dr. Natalie E. Azar is assistant clinical professor of medicine and rheumatology at the Center ... Read more
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: November 30, 2015
Hysterectomy or SSRIs?
Reposted from here with permission She was a petite, otherwise well-appearing woman, apprehensively sitting at the edge ... Read more
Written by: Nita Chen
Published on: November 25, 2015