10 Signs You're an Intern
1. 2 Days off in a row = Vacation! In high school, I looked forward ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: July 10, 2015
Residency
Graduation Day Thoughts on Student Debt
Memorial Day and Mother’s Day are May’s official holidays, but for millions, graduation day is ... Read more
Written by: Atul Grover
Published on: July 6, 2015
Q&A With Physician-Author Matt McCarthy, MD
1. What specifically prompted you to write The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly? I was having ... Read more
Written by: Chivas Owle
Published on: June 29, 2015
5 Reasons Intern Year is Better Than Medical School
I had a certain level of (I thought well-justified) terror anticipating the start of intern ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: June 26, 2015
Up in Smoke: The Challenges of Physician Burnout
The days are long, the nights short – unless you’re on call or night float, ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: June 5, 2015
Tips from the Trenches: 5 Tips for Surviving Intern Year
Dear Incoming Interns, Congratulations on matching and reaching the end of medical school! I am ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: May 22, 2015
Two Days to Destiny
Reposted from here with permission. Originally published March 17, 2015. What were you doing on ... Read more
Written by: Sumit Patel
Published on: March 30, 2015
Opinion Column: A fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams
There exists a fundamental flaw in the USMLE exams – applicants who pass the exam ... Read more
Written by: Arvind Kutty
Published on: March 13, 2015
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
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: December 5, 2014
An Intern Gives Thanks
On Thanksgiving, while many my friends and family gather around the table with roasted turkey ... Read more
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: November 27, 2014
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
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: November 24, 2014
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
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: November 17, 2014
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
Written by: Allison Lyle
Published on: October 29, 2014
20 Questions: Judy Melinek, MD, Pathology
Dr. Judy Melinek is a board-certified forensic pathologist in San Francisco, CEO of PathologyExpert Inc., ... Read more
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: October 22, 2014
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
Written by: Rusty Reeves
Published on: October 15, 2014
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
Written by: Mimi Knoll
Published on: October 13, 2014
Studying Medicine Abroad in English – Caribbean and Europe
Studying medicine at English-taught medical schools overseas could provide good opportunities for some students.
Written by: Moshe Cohen
Published on: September 29, 2014
An Apology from a Resident
Part apology, part advice and explanation, from a resident to medical students.
Written by: Megan Riddle
Published on: September 15, 2014
20 Questions: Jennifer H. Yang, MD, Urology
Jennifer H. Yang shares her thoughts on the field of urology and offers some advice for students.
Written by: Juliet Farmer
Published on: September 12, 2014