The 10 Lessons Every Pre-Med Must Learn
The premed journey is different for everyone. For some, it’s really not that much of ... Read more
PreMedLife
Updated August 21, 2026 by PreMedLife
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Seven Habits of Highly Effective Clinical Students
Republished with permission from here. Congratulations! You’ve made it to the clinical portion of medical ... Read more
Rishi Kumar
Updated June 27, 2022 by Rishi Kumar
Leveraging Pre-Med Learning Experiences for Success
Pre-medical students can – and should – take advantage of the many opportunities available to ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Getting your Zzzzzz’s: Struggling with sleep in medical school and beyond
“To sleep, perchance to dream – ay, there’s the rub” ~ Hamlet The irony of ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
Six Ways for Applicants to Find a Happy Medium with Social Media
Updated September 30, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated August 21, 2026 by AAMC Staff
Wounded Healers: Depression in Medical School
What happens when the healer is the one in pain?
Ajay Koti
Updated June 27, 2022 by Ajay Koti
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
How International Experiences Can Enrich Your Studies as a Pre-Health Student
You’ve volunteered. You get good grades. You’ve shadowed doctors. You’ve done everything you can to ... Read more
Marissa Sutera
Updated March 19, 2019 by Marissa Sutera
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
What Can You Learn From Reflecting on Your MCAT Test Day Experience?
The MCAT is a significant hurdle that all students who wish to attend medical school ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Self-Care in Medical School: A Lesson from the Heart
As a first-year medical student only a few weeks into gross anatomy, I still have ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated August 23, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
Married Medical Student: Prioritizing Date Night
Reposted from here with permission. As a tour guide on interview days for my school, the most ... Read more
Allison Lyle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Allison Lyle
5 ways to save mental energy
It’s no secret that medical school can be draining. Although it can be draining in ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 27, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
20 Questions: Judy Melinek, MD, Pathology
Dr. Judy Melinek is a board-certified forensic pathologist in San Francisco, CEO of PathologyExpert Inc., ... Read more
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
Top 24 Things A Medical Student Must Know
The Top Twenty – no, wait – Top Twenty-Two – Are You Sure It’s Twenty-Two? ... Read more
Rusty Reeves
Updated August 21, 2026 by Rusty Reeves
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
Mistakes to Avoid During Your Medical School Admissions Interview
Earning a medical school admissions interview is a significant accomplishment. Many programs adhere to rigorous ... Read more
Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Updated June 27, 2022 by Anubodh “Sunny” Varshney
Studying Medicine Abroad in English – Caribbean and Europe
Studying medicine at English-taught medical schools overseas could provide good opportunities for some students.
Moshe Cohen
Updated June 27, 2022 by Moshe Cohen
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
