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
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The Medical History of Vampires
A look at some possible origins of the myth In light of today’s holiday, I thought ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated March 19, 2019 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
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
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
Avoiding Business Mistakes as a New Doctor
Avoid common business mistakes to make a smooth transition to private practice.
Kristen Gramigna
Updated August 21, 2026 by Kristen Gramigna
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
The Fatal Failings of Evidence Based Medicine
Improper use of an originally a good idea can lead to a medical system focused on group outcomes, not individuals.
John F. Hunt, MD
Updated August 21, 2026 by John F. Hunt, MD
Speaking Out On Suicide
There is no simple solution to physician suicide, but it begins with awareness and discussion.
Megan Riddle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Megan Riddle
“Are There any Physicians on Board, We Have a Medical Emergency”
You never know when someone's well-being is going to depend on the skills you're learning.
Manik Aggarwal
Updated July 21, 2022 by Manik Aggarwal
A Day in the Life: A Look at the Medical School Clerkship Year – Part II
A look at a day in the life of a third year student and what the clinical rotations experience entails.
Alex Cole
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alex Cole
A Day in the Life: A Look at the Medical School Clerkship Year – Part I
A look at a day in the life of a third year student and what the clinical rotations experience entails.
Alex Cole
Updated June 27, 2022 by Alex Cole
What I Wasn’t Meant To Do in Medical School
Don't be surprised if your medical school experience changes the idea of the future you had envisioned for yourself.
Farah Kahn
Updated June 27, 2022 by Farah Kahn
What’s in Your iTunes? Podcasts for the Medically Minded
Whether your goal is education or entertainment, there is likely a medically oriented podcast out ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated February 4, 2021 by Megan Riddle
Five Paid Ways to Get Clinical Experience
There are a number of ways you can gain clinical experience for your medical school application while earning money at the same time.
Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
Updated June 27, 2022 by Deborah Gutman, MD, MPH
How Do I Get Paid? A Beginner's Guide to Physician Compensation
Understanding the role of compensation models and their interplay with contract benefits, coverage and your personal life is crucial to successfully negotiating a compensation package post-residency.
Sidney Christiansen
Updated August 21, 2026 by Sidney Christiansen
It's Not a Failure: Taking Personal Leave from Medical School
Taking personal leave from medical school can help you recover from tough situations and succeed in your future career.
MedSchoolQueen
Updated August 21, 2026 by MedSchoolQueen
20 Questions: Rebecca A. Lubelczyk, MD, Correctional Healthcare
Rebecca Lubelczuk shares her thoughts on the field of correctional medicine and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated June 27, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
20 Questions: John Hunt, MD, Pediatric Pulmonology/Allergy/Immunology
Dr. John Hunt discusses his varied career as a pediatric asthma specialist, military physician, academic, novelist, and entrepreneur, and offers some advice for students.
Student Doctor Network
Updated July 22, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
