Q&A with Dr. Knut Schroeder, General Practitioner
Dr. Knut Schroeder is a practicing GP in Bristol, UK; a freelance medical author, and ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated August 21, 2026 by Gloria Onwuneme
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Why Medical Students Need To Understand Statistics: An Interview With a Patho-Geneticist
Dr. Mary Jean M. has spent the last decade researching in various laboratories, from plant ... Read more
Mary Jean M
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Residency Interviews: Confirming Your Decision
Last month I wrote about the process of applying for residency, and noted how this ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
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Q&A with Dr. Nikki Stamp, Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Dr Nikki Stamp is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Sydney, Australia. As one of only nine ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated August 21, 2026 by Gloria Onwuneme
Different Strokes for Different Folks: Acute Care in the Age of Telemedicine
Republished with permission from here. “Telestroke,” a telemedicine approach to acute stroke care, is revolutionizing how we ... Read more
Nitin Venugopal
Updated July 16, 2019 by Nitin Venugopal
Making Mistakes
I walked into the room with my stethoscope around my neck, still running through everything ... Read more
Adelle
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Are Professional Medical Associations Worth It for Students?
In the US alone, there are literally thousands of state, regional and national medical associations ... Read more
Guideline Central
Updated August 21, 2026 by Guideline Central
Comics, Forensic Psych, and Dr. Pozios
Dr. Vasilis K. Pozios is a board-certified physician in forensic and general psychiatry, mental health ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 8, 2022 by Christy Duan
Q&A with Dr. Ali Wong, Plastic Surgery Resident and Creator of Sketchy Medicine
Dr. Ali Wong is a plastic surgery resident in Nova Scotia, Canada and creator of ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 26, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
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