As a first-year medical student only a few weeks into gross anatomy, I still have a lot to learn. In fact, it seems as if every new thing I learn reveals 5 more things that ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated August 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Deborah Elaine Linder, DVM, is a board certified veterinary nutritionist and a research assistant professor at Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree in biological anthropology and anatomy from Duke University ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
A look at some possible origins of the myth In light of today’s holiday, I thought it would be a good time to explore the history of one of the most popular creatures generally associated with ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated March 19, 2019 by Brent Schnipke
Reposted from here with permission. As a tour guide on interview days for my school, the most frequent question I am asked is: “What’s it like to be married — or to pursue a relationship — while ... Read more
Allison Lyle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Allison Lyle
It’s no secret that medical school can be draining. Although it can be draining in many ways – physically, emotionally, spiritually – the largest drain tends to be mentally, as learning the necessary information takes ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Dr. Judy Melinek is a board-certified forensic pathologist in San Francisco, CEO of PathologyExpert Inc., an associate professor of pathology at University of California San Francisco, and co-author (with her husband, T.J. Mitchell) of the New ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
The Top Twenty – no, wait – Top Twenty-Two – Are You Sure It’s Twenty-Two? No. The Top Twenty-Four Things an Obsessive Medical Student Must Know (but which won’t show up in an exam so ... Read more
Rusty Reeves
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rusty Reeves
Choosing a field of medicine is likely the most important decision a medical student will make during their career. The vast majority of residents complete their residencies and practice in the field in which they’ve ... Read more
Mimi Knoll
Updated June 27, 2022 by Mimi Knoll
Kornelia Polyak shares her thoughts on the field of medical oncology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Earning a medical school admissions interview is a significant accomplishment. Many programs adhere to rigorous academic, extracurricular, and research requirements when selecting candidates for in-person meetings. Though you should view this as an opportunity to ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Studying medicine at English-taught medical schools overseas could provide good opportunities for some students.
Moshe Cohen
Updated June 27, 2022 by Moshe Cohen
Avoid common business mistakes to make a smooth transition to private practice.
Kristen Gramigna
Updated June 27, 2022 by Kristen Gramigna
When medicine burns you out, find strength in remembering why you're there.
Jarna Shah
Updated June 27, 2022 by Jarna Shah
Improper use of an originally a good idea can lead to a medical system focused on group outcomes, not individuals.
John F. Hunt, MD
Updated March 19, 2019 by John F. Hunt, MD
Part apology, part advice and explanation, from a resident to medical students.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Jennifer H. Yang shares her thoughts on the field of urology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 23, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
There is no simple solution to physician suicide, but it begins with awareness and discussion.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
Keep these things in mind this year to help you prepare for your medical school application process.
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Thinking about business and marketing while in dental school could be your first steps into successful practice ownership.
ASDA
Updated March 19, 2019 by ASDA