clinical rotations

Medical School

Doing Small Things Great: A practical guide to contributing to your team as an MS3

“Go forth and do great things.” – Anonymous No one gets into medical school without ... Read more

Megan Riddle

Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle

Medical School

An Introvert’s Survival Guide: How to function (and flourish) in medical school as an introvert

“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” – Aristotle Even at the time, I ... Read more

Megan Riddle

Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle

Medical School

Choosing a Field in Medicine: How to Maximize Your Time in Medical School

Choosing a field of medicine is likely the most important decision a medical student will ... Read more

Mimi Knoll

Updated August 21, 2026 by Mimi Knoll

Medical School

How to Find the Strength to Keep Going: Words of Advice from a Third-Year

When medicine burns you out, find strength in remembering why you're there.

Jarna Shah

Updated June 27, 2022 by Jarna Shah

Residency and The Match

An Apology from a Resident

Part apology, part advice and explanation, from a resident to medical students.

Megan Riddle

Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle

Medical School

A Day in the Life: A Look at the Medical School Clerkship Year – Part II

A look at a day in the life of a third year student and what the clinical rotations experience entails.

Alex Cole

Updated June 27, 2022 by Alex Cole

Medical School

A Day in the Life: A Look at the Medical School Clerkship Year – Part I

A look at a day in the life of a third year student and what the clinical rotations experience entails.

Alex Cole

Updated June 27, 2022 by Alex Cole

Medical School

What I Wasn’t Meant To Do in Medical School

Don't be surprised if your medical school experience changes the idea of the future you had envisioned for yourself.

Farah Kahn

Updated June 27, 2022 by Farah Kahn

Medical School

A Letter to Myself, Future Resident, on Dealing with Myself, Current Medical Student

Residents, don't forget where you came from when you're not a student anymore.

Lindsay Heuser

Updated June 27, 2022 by Lindsay Heuser

Medical School

Ten things I learned in medical school (Other than, you know, the medical stuff)

Clinical training is filled with hidden lessons that aren't found in any textbook.

Megan Riddle

Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle

Pharmacy (PharmD)

Getting the Most Out of Your Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Dr. Barb Kasper and Dr. Sarah Lawrence share tips to help students get the most out of their APPE rotations.

Sarah Lawrence

Updated February 27, 2019 by Sarah Lawrence

Residency and The Match

The Successful Match: Getting into Pediatrics

An interview with Dr. Su-Ting Li, program director of the University of California Davis pediatric residency program and Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Pediatrics.

Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Updated June 27, 2022 by Rajani Katta and Samir Desai

Medical School

An International Elective: How To Choose

Many medical students choose to participate in an international elective as part of their education. Dr. Alison Hayward provides tips for making your international experience as success.