The Dual Path: What to consider when considering an MD-PhD
Answers to frequently asked questions about MD-PhD programs for those considering pursuing a dual degree.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: April 14, 2014
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You're Not Alone: Mental Health Issues During Medical School
Confidential help is available for the upwards of 1 in 4 medical students who meet the criteria for depression.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: April 9, 2014
20 Questions: Marc F. Stern, MD, MPH, FACP, Correctional Health Care
Marc F. Stern shares his thoughts on the field of correctional health care and offers some advice for students
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: April 6, 2014
Three Tips to be an All Star First Year Medical Student
Learning in medical school is different than learning in undergrad. Here are some tips to help you make the transition.
Written by: Sean Alemi, MD
Published on: March 27, 2014
To Practice Pure or Not to Practice Pure, That is the Question
If Hamlet were a physician...
Written by: John F. Hunt, MD
Published on: March 25, 2014
Post Undergrad: Getting Ready for Medical School or a Gap Year
Start your post-undergrad life on the right foot with these tips from the AAMC, whether you are starting school right away or taking a gap year.
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: March 4, 2014
The National Health Service Corps: Cutting Student Debt and Promoting Primary Care
The National Health Service Corps creates a win-win for doctors and underserved communities by financing medical education and bringing health care to those who need it most.
Written by: Christina Crisologo
Published on: February 25, 2014
A Call For Compassionate Doctors
Your actions as a physician have a tremendous impact on your patients.
Written by: Mary Calhoun
Published on: February 20, 2014
Emergency Medicine: Can a Sizzling Hot Specialty Burn You to a Crisp?
The high rate of emergency physician burnout indicates that students matching to emergency residencies don't know what they're getting into.
Written by: Michelle Finkel
Published on: February 11, 2014
Academic Medicine? No way! (But are you so sure?)
A look at the pros and cons of choosing an academic career over a clinical medical career.
Written by: John F. Hunt, MD
Published on: February 4, 2014
The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Medical Students
Advice from a fourth year medical student on how to live and study well in medical school.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: February 2, 2014
Studying Medicine in Europe
The number of North American students attending European medical schools is increasing, but studying medicine in Europe is not without its challenges.
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: January 23, 2014
Judgment in Medicine
While patients resist being “judged”, health care professionals must employ a certain level of judgment in order to properly evaluate the needs of each patient.
Written by: Edward Chang
Published on: January 21, 2014
5 Tips for Your Medical School Interview: Advice from a Recent Admit
A recent admit offers five tips to help you do your best at medical school interviews.
Written by: InGenius Prep
Published on: January 7, 2014
A U.S. Medical Student’s Experience in Germany
An American medical student compares his experience with the German health care system to health care in the U.S.
Written by: Andrew Nguyen
Published on: December 19, 2013
20 Questions: Diana Marie Padgett, MD, Pathology
Diana Marie Padgett shares her thoughts on the field of pathology and offers some advice for students.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: December 17, 2013
Global Health Research Ethics, Part 1: Gaining Experience
Is it a good idea to do a global health outreach trip to build your CV?
Written by: Alison Hayward
Published on: November 7, 2013
20 Questions: Michael R. Jaff, DO, Vascular Medicine
Michael Jaff shares his thoughts on the field of vascular medicine and offers some advice for students.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: September 29, 2013
Attending Medical School on Foreign Ground
Should foreign medical school be such a foreign idea?
Written by: Sherry Gray
Published on: September 1, 2013