Making the Transition to Medical School
The AAMC offers tips to make a smooth transition to medical school.
AAMC Staff
Updated June 27, 2022 by AAMC Staff
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A Letter to Myself, Future Resident, on Dealing with Myself, Current Medical Student
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Lessons Learned on the Residency Admissions Trail
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Updated March 21, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
20 Questions: Rebecca A. Lubelczyk, MD, Correctional Healthcare
Rebecca Lubelczuk shares her thoughts on the field of correctional medicine and offers some advice for students.
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
Partner Blog Spotlight: 5 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Becoming a Dentist
Words of wisdom for new dentists from the American Student Dental Association's blog: Mouthing Off.
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Updated March 20, 2019 by Marcus Neff
Fighting the Blank Page: Tips for Starting Your Personal Statement
Writing a personal statement is challenging, but these tips can get you headed in the right direction.
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
The Value of Social Media for Medical Students
Many students avoid social media because of its risks without considering the benefits it can provide when used well.
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Updated August 23, 2022 by Sam Scott
Prepped: Reflections on a Stillbirth
There are some experiences you can't prepare for by reading a textbook.
Ha Nguyen
Updated June 20, 2019 by Ha Nguyen
De-Stress the Distress of Medical School: A prescription for stress reduction
Working to manage stressors can prevent medical school stress from taking a long-term toll on your well-being.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
20 Questions: John Hunt, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy/Immunology
Dr. John Hunt discusses his varied career as a pediatric asthma specialist, military physician, academic, novelist, and entrepreneur, and offers some advice for students.
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Updated July 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
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 June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
5 Strategies to Make the Most of Your MCAT Studying Efforts
These tips will help you be as prepared as possible for the biggest test you'll take as a premed.
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
20 Questions: Andrew Read-Fuller, DDS, MS, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Andrew Read-Fuller shares his thoughts on the field of dentistry and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
If I Had a Million Dollars (But I Don’t)
How to make the most of your limited budget while in medical school.
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Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle