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Opportunities in Primary Care
Medical students are bombarded with decisions regarding what they want to do with their lives, ... Read more
Adelle
Updated February 28, 2019 by Adelle
What’s causing this patient’s spontaneous laughter?
A four-year-old girl is referred to a pediatric neurologist with new-onset generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Her ... Read more
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Updated February 27, 2019 by Figure 1
Is AOA racially biased?
Residency applicants get boosted by AOA, but it could be racially biased Aline Sandouk, Jayden ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
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Free Resources Every Aspiring Doctor Should Read
As you make the decision to pursue a career in medicine, you may wonder, “Where ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 24, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Should I Retake the MCAT?
Believe it or not, it is not uncommon to take the MCAT twice. Though sitting ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
What It Means to Love Being a Doctor
I stood and watched off to the side as the cart wheeled in through the ... Read more
Kartik Iyer
Updated February 28, 2019 by Kartik Iyer
Are You Ready for Commitment? When and How to Write a Letter of Intent
So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing ... Read more
Casey Paton
Updated June 24, 2022 by Casey Paton
What substance is associated with this presentation?
A 45-year-old female presents with painful lesions on her lower limbs and ears. She is ... Read more
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