Chronicles of a Med Student: Having It All
One of the great things about your pre-clinical years (years 1 and 2) is that while you are studying all …
20 Questions: Terry L. Wahls, MD – Internal Medicine
Terry Wahls, MD, is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she teaches internal medicine residents, …
Best in Show: AVMA President Joseph Kinnarney on What Makes a “Really Good Vet”
Joseph Kinnarney, DMV came to this year’s UC Davis Pre-Health Conference with one goal in mind: to “encourage great new …
The Importance of Disability Insurance for the Young Physician
The thrill and responsibility of holding someone’s life in your hands, the ability to act under pressure, and the satisfaction …
Chronicles of a Med Student: Enjoy Every Moment of Med School
One of the things I enjoy most about writing this med school column is that I get to tell a unique story from …
20 Questions: Norman Pastorek, MD – Plastic Surgery
Norman J. Pastorek MD, FACS specializes in facial plastic surgery. He trained at The University of Chicago Illinois and is …
On The Shoulders of Giants: Tips for Aspiring Female Surgeons
While there were many engaging sessions held at the 2015 UC Davis Pre-Health Conference, a few stood out for being …
The Other Preparations to Make For Clinical Clerkships
The transition to clinical clerkships in medical school comes after two years of lectures, in-class exams, and national board exams. …
Q&A with Physician Writer Christine Montross
Dr. Christine Montross is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and the Director of Counseling Resources at the Warren …
Chronicles of a Med Student: Time for a Reality Check
I was about to burst with excitement the minute I started medical school. I’m pretty sure I was actually giddy: …
Attend a Pre-Med Fair – Connect with Admissions Officers and the AAMC
Why attend a pre-med recruitment fair? Pre-med recruitment fairs are great opportunities to learn about applying to medical school, admissions …
Getting to Yes: Crafting a Resume for the Medical Field
Since the medical field is full of a wide variety of job opportunities, it is essential to avoid having a …
20 Questions: Jeffrey M. Whitaker, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Jeffrey Whitaker knew at a very young age that he wanted to be a doctor, though his specialty remained …
Choosing a Specialty: The Generalist vs. the Early-Committer
Many students arrive at medical school with a bias that their liberal arts education has instilled, namely, that they should …
The Risk Involved in Going to Medical School (and How You Can Subvert It)
Most people wouldn’t normally think of medical school as a risky investment. Sure, there are risks involved when you become …
The Med-Peds Residency: Big and Small, We Care for Them All
As third year medical students you’re rotating through your general specialties and you think you’re seeing familiar faces but in …
20 Questions: Mellissa Withers, MHS, PhD, Global Health
Mellissa Withers, MHS, PhD, is an assistant clinical professor at University of Southern California (USC) in the Institute for Global …
Physician Employment Contracts: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
In both hospital[1] and group practice settings, physicians are regularly asked to sign employment contracts that the group or hospital may …
Graduation Day Thoughts on Student Debt
Memorial Day and Mother’s Day are May’s official holidays, but for millions, graduation day is May’s biggest celebration—as momentous as …
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 …