Matt McCarthy

Q&A With Physician-Author Matt McCarthy, MD

1.  What specifically prompted you to write The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly? I was having dinner with my editor three years ago, and he asked if I’d ever thought of writing a book about medicine. ... Read more

Chivas Owle

Updated June 26, 2022 by Chivas Owle

lost in translation

Lost in Translation

Republished with permission from here. In the rest of the house, the noise of the party is deafening: the clink of glasses, the sizzle of burgers on the grill, the excited cries of relatives reunited after ... Read more

Katherine Caldwell

Updated June 13, 2019 by Katherine Caldwell

summer

What's On Your Summer Reading List?

For most students, summer break is an opportunity to do many things for which there is simply not as much time during the school year: catching up on sleep, vacations, and relaxing, in addition to ... Read more

Brent Schnipke

Updated August 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke

medical school application

Writing Your Personal Statement

Writing a personal statement for professional school can be a daunting experience. This article will offer key tips on drafting a personal statement that displays your strengths and uniqueness. How to Start? Start early – ... Read more

Natalie Blake

Updated June 27, 2022 by Natalie Blake

MCAT history

Is Summer MCAT Prep Right for Me?

Preparing for the MCAT during the summer months is a choice that many pre-medical students make – and for good reason. Summer prep provides several advantages over simultaneously juggling coursework with MCAT review during the ... Read more

Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

How We Found Our Voice As Hospitalists

Approximately a year ago, our CEO hired a healthcare performance company to evaluate our hospitalist group’s performance and make recommendations as to how to cut costs and improve efficiency. What soon followed was a Request ... Read more

Brittany Ellison

Updated March 18, 2019 by Brittany Ellison

10 College Classes Pre-Meds Should Take

College as a pre-medical student can be challenging; unlike many other programs, pre-medical programs are begun with the intent not to get a job, but to continue schooling beyond college. Central to the many decisions ... Read more

Brent Schnipke

Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke

medical school rankings

Picking the Right Medical School Program

There’s a popular phrase, “If you’ve seen one medical school… you’ve seen one medical school.” Every school is completely different, so it’s a good idea to thoroughly research what programs would be best for you ... Read more

AAMC Staff

Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff

Letter-By-Letter, Word-By-Word

Republished with permission from here. The first day of my medicine rotation, I proudly put on my white coat and stuffed its pockets with my stethoscope, reflex hammer, otoscope and a few pocket-sized books to help ... Read more

David Louis

Updated June 20, 2019 by David Louis