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managing anxiety

Pre-Health

Managing Anxiety on Test Day

Taking the MCAT can be a nerve-wracking experience. In fact, many students develop significant test ... Read more

Written by: Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney

Published on: September 19, 2016

Medical School

Managing Bipolar Disorder in Medical School

Two days before interviewing at the medical school I now attend, I couldn’t get out ... Read more

Written by: SDN Staff

Published on: September 12, 2016

Medical School

How My Research Degree Taught Me I’m Not a Surgeon

Recognizing the connection between lab work and surgery What surprised me the most during my ... Read more

Written by: Michael Mehlman

Published on: September 7, 2016

Medical Spouse

Medical School

Expectations: Defining What You Can Expect With Your Spouse

Updated September 6, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Expectations. The ... Read more

Written by: Amy Rakowczyk

Published on: September 1, 2016

Non-Traditional

How Nontraditional Students Can Best Position Themselves When Applying to Med School

A friend of mine studied film in college and subsequently found himself working as a ... Read more

Written by: Ryan Hickey

Published on: August 31, 2016

Medical

A Portrait of Obstetrics & Gynecology

Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: August 29, 2016

mental illness

Healthcare News and Policy

Anonymous: How Mental Illness Gets Overlooked In The Hospital

Reposted from here with permission The day Mr. Webster appeared on our service, I was late for ... Read more

Written by: Katelee Mueller

Published on: August 24, 2016

Pre-Medical

Paving the Road to Medical School

The path to becoming a doctor can feel daunting. For those of us that don’t ... Read more

Written by: Megan Riddle

Published on: August 17, 2016

Chronicles of a Med Student

Medical School

Chronicles of a Med Student: Gearing Up For Round Two!

Welcome back! I’m so excited to start my second year (and write about it, of ... Read more

Written by: Adelle

Published on: August 15, 2016

Pre-Medical

Medical School Interview Do’s and Don’ts

One of the most important phases of the application process is your interview. It’s your ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: August 11, 2016

Post-Bacc

What Students Should Know About Post-Bac Programs for Career Changers

This two-part series will discuss two types of post-baccalaureate pre-medical programs. This piece will address ... Read more

Written by: Cassie Kosarek

Published on: August 10, 2016

Physician Q&A

Q&A with Physician-Author with Michael Collins, MD

Tell me about yourself – who you are, what you do, where you practice. I ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: August 8, 2016

interpersonal comparison

Medical School

Poker Face: Interpersonal Comparisons in Medical School

Poker, one may reasonably argue, is a game of sheer luck; he (or she) who ... Read more

Written by: Suhil Aggarwal

Published on: August 2, 2016

Healthcare News and Policy

Physician Burnout: What It Is and Its Impact on Future Doctors

Physician burnout is a widely discussed topic among practicing physicians and public health researchers. Many ... Read more

Written by: Aaron Hamlin

Published on: August 1, 2016

black lives matter

Healthcare News and Policy

Why Black Lives Matter Ought to Matter to Medical Students: A Familiar Message Revisited

Reposted from here with permission. “Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health care ... Read more

Written by: Suhas Gondi

Published on: July 27, 2016

Medical School

Beginning Clinical Rotations–An Exercise in Humility

Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process by which ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: July 25, 2016

Medical School

Column Intro: The Third Year Differential

Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis. This is a list of ... Read more

Written by: Brent Schnipke

Published on: July 19, 2016

Medical School

QBanks Before Step 1: Bomb the Questions, Ace the Test

Here’s a scenario I am asked about a lot: It’s a month before Step 1 ... Read more

Written by: Jason Ryan

Published on: July 18, 2016

MCAT

Top 3 Myths about MCAT Scores Busted

As with any high stakes exam, it’s not surprising that there are a number of ... Read more

Written by: AAMC Staff

Published on: July 14, 2016

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