A Med Student Guide: Top 10 Best Medical Podcasts To Stay In The Loop
The medical field never stops evolving from new advances to new technology and new methods. Aside from this, it’s undeniable …
The Relationship between Age and Treatment of Adults
This article discusses life care expectancy in a novel way. Based on your experiences after reading this, what are your thoughts?
Why Men Should Consider OB/GYN as a Specialty
“A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle,” croons U2 in the song “Tryin’ to Throw Your …
Branding Yourself as a Premed: What Really Matters
Throughout college, pre-med students get bombarded with advice related to what pre-med courses to take, what extracurriculars to participate in, …
The Importance of Shadowing Physicians – Summer Opportunities
One of the most common mistakes pre-medical students make when applying to medical school is not shadowing physicians whose practice …
5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Medical School
At this stage in my career, I have finished the pre-clinical portion of my journey. This part of training encompasses …
Starting Strong: Tips For Your First Year of Medical School
The first year of medical school is an exhilarating milestone in the life of an aspiring physician. After working hard …
What is the MCAT?
MCAT stands for the Medical College Admissions Test, which is an examination that one must take in order to gain …
Should You Consider a Direct Admission to Medical School Program?
There are so many paths that people can take to get to medical school. In my last piece, I discussed …
How to Spend a Premed Summer
Summer—the season of sun, swimming, relaxing, and traveling. For most people, summer can be the best season of the year …
Relax or Prepare? Advice for Incoming Med Students
Spoiler alert: don’t “prepare” during the summer before you arrive at medical school. Listener Amanda is like many medical students–anxious …
How To Get More CARS Questions Right
One of the questions that we hear most often from students is “How do I get more answers right on …
Applying to Medical School While Pregnant
I applied early as a non-traditional and disadvantaged student. I applied myself to repair my GPA, retake the MCAT, and …
Preparing for Medical School as a High School Student
Looking to college and beyond is a major step for a high school student. You are about to embark on …
Non-Academic Ideas to Boost Your Med School Chances
At this point, you are probably already aware of how competitive medical school admissions are. For instance, you may already …
Should You Retake the MCAT? 3 Key Things to Consider
Studying your butt off for months, suffering through an anxiety-inducing test day, and then waiting an entire month just to …
How to Maximize Medical School Second Looks
While most students dream of getting an acceptance letter from just one medical school, others find themselves in the enviable …
Confessions of a Former Mediocre Premed Student
By Yoo Jung Kim, MD Candidate, Stanford University Many students start college gung-ho about going into medicine, and many end …
What Really Matters When Choosing Your Medical School
Many students don’t realize that residency match should be top of mind when choosing their medical school. Even though residency …
A Beginner’s Guide to Paying For Medical School
You got into medical school! Now how do you pay for it? You already sold a kidney and your grandma …