When is the Right Time to Take the MCAT Exam? Three Questions to Ask Yourself.
It’s not surprising that one of the questions we’re asked most frequently is, “When should ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
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Four Errors Students Make In Their First Semester of Medical School
Updated November 4, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors. Settling into ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated August 21, 2026 by Cassie Kosarek
5 Things You Need to Know About Ranking Residencies for the Match
As you continue researching residency programs, applying, and interviewing with these programs, you’ll begin to ... Read more
ExamGuru
Updated June 26, 2022 by ExamGuru
Having Children In Medical School
When my husband was in medical school, we had a social gathering for medical students ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 2
Don’t miss Part I of this article, which covered how to prepare before the interview and ... Read more
bluestreaks
Updated June 26, 2022 by bluestreaks
Advice from 20+ interviews: Part 1
I did 21 interviews. Don’t ask how much it cost because I don’t enjoy thinking ... Read more
bluestreaks
Updated June 26, 2022 by bluestreaks
Pediatrics In Review: A Look at Clerkship #2
Central to the skillset of every physician is the differential diagnosis; this is the process ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Reflections On An Encounter During My Elective in Vanuatu
Despite being on the top of a hill, the hospital was remarkably unimposing and unimpressive: ... Read more
Emma Cox
Updated June 26, 2022 by Emma Cox
Reclaiming a Passion
Republished with permission from here. Note: Interview conducted by medical student editor Evan Torline. Sometimes ... Read more
Evan Torline
Updated June 26, 2022 by Evan Torline
The Soft Skills You Need to be a Leader in Medicine
Medicine needs a strong core of leadership now more than ever. Medical students and new ... Read more
Sidney Christiansen
Updated June 26, 2022 by Sidney Christiansen
It’s Real: The Sophomore Slump
I strolled into second year, fresh off the plane from my South American adventures and ... Read more
Adelle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Adelle
Is a Post-Bacc Program Right for Me? Seven Benefits to Consider
It’s important to remember that as you prepare for and apply to medical school, there ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
5 Things I Wish I Knew At The Beginning of Medical School
It is not just nostalgia and excitement that grips me as I am nearing the ... Read more
Butool Hisam
Updated June 26, 2022 by Butool Hisam
Humanitarian Opportunities for Medical and Pre-Med Students
Although repeated to the point of being cliche, “to help people” is one of the ... Read more
Brian Wu
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brian Wu
Not “Ours” Anymore: Sharing Our Doctor Spouses
By Amy Rakowczyk One thing is certain during medical school: your medical spouse is going ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
An Introduction to Student Loans
Consider these three questions. First, what is a loan? Second, how is it typically is ... Read more
Tae Kwan
Updated June 26, 2022 by Tae Kwan
A Scribe Case Study: Alyssa Kettler
When did you first hear about medical scribes? I first heard the term ‘medical scribe’ ... Read more
Alyssa Kettler
Updated August 21, 2026 by Alyssa Kettler
Book Review | in-Training: Stories from Tomorrow’s Physicians
In early 2012, medical students Ajay Major and Aleena Paul started in-Training.org, a website dedicated ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 26, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
On Being a Medical Student
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
