At this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, the concept of innovation was on everybody’s minds and lips. There’s no denying that this is an exciting time to be in the medical field; between new technologies, healthcare ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated June 26, 2022 by Suzanne Barston
Medical school is becoming routine to me now—which is great. I’ve finally found my rhythm after a few months and feel comfortable with my learning style and studying methods. And it keeps me busy enough during ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
“What kind of interview will it be?” This is not a question applicants ever asked 10 or 15 years ago but often do now. Every year, more medical schools now conduct Multiple Mini Interviews (MMI) ... Read more
Jessica Freedman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jessica Freedman
Letters of evaluation are a vital component of the medical school application process. Since many applicants have high levels of academic achievement and robust extracurricular experiences, it is important for students to obtain outstanding letters ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Dr. Christine Montross is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and the Director of Counseling Resources at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She works as a staff psychiatrist at Butler Hospital ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated June 26, 2022 by Christy Duan
By Michelle Finkel, MD with CrispyDoc You put your heart and soul into your compelling, charismatic personal statement; you showcased your accomplishments and drive to succeed in your activities section; and you demonstrated the endorsement ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Michelle Finkel
With the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) undergoing major changes in 2015, the first revamp in over two decades, aspiring medical students are faced with new uncertainty in how to prepare for the crucially important ... Read more
EduMind
Updated June 26, 2022 by EduMind
Even if you have previous lab experience from a high school or college lab class, the first few weeks of a new research experience in a professional research lab will have its challenges, surprises, and ... Read more
Paris Grey
Updated June 26, 2022 by Paris Grey
$176,000. It’s a number newly-minted physicians or those in the process of becoming a doctor should know. No, it’s not the average salary of those in the medical field or the cost of an average ... Read more
Student Loan Hero
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Loan Hero
I was about to burst with excitement the minute I started medical school. I’m pretty sure I was actually giddy: like so many other pre-meds, I had dreamt of the day when I would finally ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
The USMLE Step 1 exam is arguably one of the most important tests in a medical student’s career. While a student’s score on Step 1 is taken into consideration amongst many other factors, the score ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Professional school is hectic. Very hectic. Most programs require the dedication that is equivalent to a full-time job, at the very minimum. For example, some medical school requires daily attendance from 9AM to 5PM for classes. ... Read more
David Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by David Nguyen
I used to be an Emergency Medical Technician at a very busy Emergency Department. Given that about 70% of all patients that walk in the front door just need little more than a bandage, my ... Read more
Freida McFadden
Updated March 16, 2019 by Freida McFadden
Why attend a pre-med recruitment fair? Pre-med recruitment fairs are great opportunities to learn about applying to medical school, admissions requirements, and resources all in one place! You’ll be able to engage with medical school ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Download the 2023 Edition of the Nymeria 100-day MCAT study plan – rebuilt with all the latest recommendations for materials! While we have made minor updates to the article below, we have not updated all ... Read more
Nymeria
Updated May 31, 2023 by Nymeria
Since the medical field is full of a wide variety of job opportunities, it is essential to avoid having a resume that is too broad or general. When creating a resume for the medical field, ... Read more
Carrington College
Updated June 26, 2022 by Carrington College
Dr. Jeffrey Whitaker knew at a very young age that he wanted to be a doctor, though his specialty remained uncertain until he discovered podiatric medicine as an undergraduate pre-med student. Having graduated Magna Cum ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Reposted from here with permission It is one thing to be a doctor and another to be a patient. It is a radically different thing to be a medical student paired by your medical school to ... Read more
Vivienne Meljen
Updated June 18, 2019 by Vivienne Meljen
Walking into my first day of medical school was a little like walking into my first day of kindergarten (if my memory does not fail me). Everything was brand new: I was being exposed to ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle