The Unmatched Student’s Guide to Successfully Dealing with Failure
I was in the middle of a fairly busy day on the palliative care ward, ... Read more
Romesa
Updated June 26, 2022 by Romesa
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5 Soft Skills Every Pre-Med Student Needs
Though the emphasis of the medical school application process lies on academic achievement, there are ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
20 Questions: David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM – Neurologist
Neurologist David Perlmutter, Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and member of the American ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
Chronicles of a Med Student: Having It All
One of the great things about your pre-clinical years (years 1 and 2) is that ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
20 Questions: Terry L. Wahls, MD – Internal Medicine
Terry Wahls, MD, is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
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 ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
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 ... Read more
Richard Reich
Updated August 21, 2026 by Richard Reich
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 ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
20 Questions: Norman Pastorek, MD – Plastic Surgery
Norman J. Pastorek MD, FACS specializes in facial plastic surgery. He trained at The University ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
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 ... Read more
Suzanne Barston
Updated August 21, 2026 by Suzanne Barston
The Other Preparations to Make For Clinical Clerkships
The transition to clinical clerkships in medical school comes after two years of lectures, in-class ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
Q&A with Physician Writer Christine Montross
Dr. Christine Montross is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior and the Director of ... Read more
Christy Duan
Updated August 21, 2026 by Christy Duan
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 ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
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 ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
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 ... Read more
Carrington College
Updated June 26, 2022 by Carrington College
20 Questions: Jeffrey M. Whitaker, DPM, FACFAS
Dr. Jeffrey Whitaker knew at a very young age that he wanted to be a ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Choosing a Specialty: The Generalist vs. the Early-Committer
Many students arrive at medical school with a bias that their liberal arts education has ... Read more
Michelle Finkel
Updated August 21, 2026 by Michelle Finkel
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 ... Read more
AJ Nguyen
Updated June 26, 2022 by AJ Nguyen
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 ... Read more
Eric Chow and Christopher Terry
Updated March 16, 2019 by Eric Chow and Christopher Terry
