Opportunities in Primary Care
Medical students are bombarded with decisions regarding what they want to do with their lives, ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: September 17, 2018
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Is AOA racially biased?
Residency applicants get boosted by AOA, but it could be racially biased Aline Sandouk, Jayden ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: September 14, 2018
Are You Ready for Commitment? When and How to Write a Letter of Intent
So you are nearing the end of your application season. You have spent years completing ... Read more
Written by: Casey Paton
Published on: September 10, 2018
Man Ovens, Shoring Up Weaknesses, and Ditching the MCAT
Should you fix a bad grade, or concentrate on making your strengths even stronger? Activia ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: September 7, 2018
How To Avoid The Comparison Game
When we matched for residency, our program brought us close to some good friends we ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: September 6, 2018
Maintaining A Relationship When Both Partners Are In Medical or Graduate School
My boyfriend began medical school the same fall I began graduate school. We met the ... Read more
Written by: Meghan Taylor
Published on: September 5, 2018
Factors to Consider When Applying as a Disadvantaged Applicant
As pre-medical students complete the AMCAS application for medical school, they are confronted by the ... Read more
Written by: Renee Marinelli
Published on: September 4, 2018
TMDSAS: What It Is and How To Prepare
Updated January 20, 2022. The article was updated for formatting and grammatical updates. The Texas ... Read more
Written by: TMDSAS
Published on: August 27, 2018
A Crucial Health Professions Pipeline Pt. 2
More great stuff from the SHPEPers at CCOM Our visit with pre-health students in the ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: August 25, 2018
Medical Training Hierarchy: Your Role as a 3rd or 4th Year Student
I’ve just started my fourth year, and while it’s a relief to be done with ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: August 20, 2018
SHPEP: A Crucial Healthcare Professions Pipeline
Mentorship and Examples are critical. The Summer Health Professions Education Program, SHPEP, has become a ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: August 10, 2018
How to Create and Live On A Student Budget
It’s a fact of life: you need money to pay expenses that allow you to ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: August 9, 2018
5 Tips for Preparing for Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)
In recent years, the multiple mini interview (or MMI) has gained popularity with medical school ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: August 8, 2018
Put Down That MPH Application: How to Reapply to Medical School the Right Way
Unsuccessful medical school applicants face a quandary. What to do next? A popular option has ... Read more
Written by: Monya De
Published on: August 6, 2018
When The Cat’s Away, The Mice Found Risky Business Ventures
Executive Producer Jason has kindly let Dave go on vacation, so Aline Sandouk takes over ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: August 3, 2018
Living In The Unknown: Part of Life As A Med Spouse
Can you recall moments in your adolescence when you were completely living in the moment, ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: August 2, 2018
Handling Sexual Harassment as a Medical Student
Changing dressings on diabetic ulcers is not particularly pleasant. The oozing, the meticulousness of laying ... Read more
Written by: Renee Marinelli
Published on: July 30, 2018
Short Coat Podcast: Money and Medical School Applications
Updated November 13, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical errors and to ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: July 27, 2018
How to Thrive On a Rotation You Don’t Like
It is Friday afternoon at 4 pm. I’m headed to see a consult while simultaneously ... Read more
Written by: Kara Hessel
Published on: July 26, 2018