Student Loan Repayment Strategies for Medical Professionals
Unless you’re one of those people who wins every scholarship you apply for, you’ve likely ... Read more
Dave Rathmanner
Updated June 25, 2022 by Dave Rathmanner
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Daniel Lam: Medical Student & Study Aid Knitter
Tell us about yourself. I was born and raised in San Francisco, CA, went to ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated May 5, 2026 by Student Doctor Network
Dyspnea, Cough, and Facial Swelling—What’s the Cause
A 70-year-old smoker presents with a four-week history of dyspnea, cough, and facial swelling that ... Read more
Figure 1
Updated February 27, 2019 by Figure 1
Tests, Tact, and Turpentine
Everyone gets anxious about tests. And med school features a lot of tests. The news that ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Q&A with Ginny McCarthy, Director of Health Sciences Division Ministry
Ask any doctor, in any specialty and of any age, and they will remember their ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated March 4, 2019 by Jacob Adney
What To Expect: Intern Year
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 25, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Q&A with Dr. Suzi Schweikert, Ob-Gyn and Medical School Admissions Expert
As a physician, I have worked in private practice, academic medicine, research medicine, and community ... Read more
Suzi Schweikert
Updated June 25, 2022 by Suzi Schweikert
The Physician Gender Bias—What Every Female Doctor Has Faced
A man and a woman step into an elevator wearing the exact same hospital scrub ... Read more
Karen Tran-Harding
Updated June 25, 2022 by Karen Tran-Harding
The Truth About "Primary Care" Statistics
How to Think About Med Schools’ Primary Care Statistics Listener Lavender BloodPoison (not their real ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
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