Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew I wanted to be a surgeon. However—before I even started medical school—I had multiple people tell me all the reasons why I should not become a surgeon. Their lists were exhaustive: long hours, lack of ... Read more
Kara Hessel
Updated June 26, 2022 by Kara Hessel
You’ve probably seen numerous articles discussing the medical marriage and what to expect during training. However, another aspect of medical life that often goes overlooked is when children are part of the medical family. While ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer One of the biggest challenges that arises during medical school is actually all of the non-medical school “stuff”: namely, household duties and chores. How much help can you expect ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
One thing most people will agree that medical education and parenthood have in common is that they are both challenging and incredibly demanding in regards to time and energy. And yet for many students, the ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Some advice to help you be both a professional student and the best parent you can be.
Jasmine Johnson
Updated August 23, 2022 by Jasmine Johnson