5 Tips for Developing a USMLE Step 1 Study Plan
Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
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8 Ways to Make “Typical Premed” Activities Exceptional
It’s hard to be a pre-med. There are high expectations for the types of experiences ... Read more
Joel Butterly
Updated June 24, 2022 by Joel Butterly
How would you manage this patient’s reaction?
A 32-year-old female presents with a headache and a rash on her trunk and extremities. ... Read more
Figure 1
Updated February 27, 2019 by Figure 1
Routines, Right To Try, and Reviews
What Routines Do Medical Students Find Helpful When Drinking from the Firehose? Listener Meghan is ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Another Test Anxiety Killer, Physician Bias, and Suspicious Meat
Her snacks were delicious, but you’ll never guess her secret ingredient. Irisa Mahaparn, Tony Rosenberg, ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Should You Consider a Long-Distance Relationship In Medical School?
I resisted dating my long-time friend for months after it became obvious that we were ... Read more
Cassandra Hollman
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassandra Hollman
How Nontraditional Students Benefit Traditional Students
In both high school and college, we get used to our peers being our age. ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 24, 2022 by Adelle
Family Strife, Chuck’s Pro-Life, & the Ebola Bureaucracy Knife
Our own Claire Castaneda won first place in the Carver College of Medicine’s Carol A. ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated June 24, 2022 by The Short Coat Podcast
Parenting Fails, Pro-Life Wins, Free Laser Gifts
It’s time for a change, whether we want it or not. Oh, gosh. It’s Kaci ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Ignore the National Rankings and Make Your Own School List
Yes, we said it, ignore those national rankings! You’ve probably already heard this, and you ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Should I Reapply to Medical School?
Each year after the medical school application cycle is complete, thousands of medical school hopefuls ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Harvard Medical Student, Melaku Arega, Ethiopian-American
Melaku Arega grew up in Ethiopia and moved to the United States at age 14. ... Read more
Haziq Siddiqi
Updated August 21, 2026 by Haziq Siddiqi
Emily Silverman, MD, and The Nocturnists
A live stage show featuring the stories of healthcare providers is now a podcast. The ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Q&A with Dave Etler, Administrative Services Coordinator
By Jacob Adney, MD Candidate, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Mr. Dave Etler is an ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated February 27, 2019 by The Short Coat Podcast
Reactions, Reagents, and Repose
How much is lab medicine a part of medical school? Remembering a recent episode in ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
Where To Start: A Non-Traditional Student Guide to Beginning Your Pursuit of Medicine
Whether you are changing careers or deciding late in your college career that medicine is ... Read more
Jeff Thomas
Updated August 21, 2026 by Jeff Thomas
Q&A with Rajiv Sethi, Medical Student, Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow
Rajiv Sethi is currently a student doctor in London, Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow at NHS England, ... Read more
Gloria Onwuneme
Updated June 24, 2022 by Gloria Onwuneme
Fourth Year: A Chance To Explore
By Adelle, Medical Student The process of applying to residency can surely be daunting. I’ve ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 25, 2022 by Adelle
Unwanted Sexual Attention From Patients
By The Short Coat Podcast Do med students get training on how to deal with ... Read more
The Short Coat Podcast
Updated August 21, 2026 by The Short Coat Podcast
