An Intern Gives Thanks
On Thanksgiving, while many my friends and family gather around the table with roasted turkey ... Read more
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
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Residency refers to postgraduate clinical training, residency applications, specialty training, and resident career development.
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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
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
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
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
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
Allison Lyle
Updated June 27, 2022 by Allison Lyle
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
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
Rusty Reeves
Updated August 21, 2026 by Rusty Reeves
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
An Apology from a Resident
Part apology, part advice and explanation, from a resident to medical students.
Megan Riddle
Updated August 21, 2026 by Megan Riddle
20 Questions: Jennifer H. Yang, MD, Urology
Jennifer H. Yang shares her thoughts on the field of urology and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 23, 2022 by Juliet Farmer
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
20 Questions: Karla N. Turney, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist
Karla Turney shares her thoughts on the field of pharmacy and offers some advice for students.
Juliet Farmer
Updated August 21, 2026 by Juliet Farmer
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
A Letter to Myself, Future Resident, on Dealing with Myself, Current Medical Student
Residents, don't forget where you came from when you're not a student anymore.
Lindsay Heuser
Updated June 27, 2022 by Lindsay Heuser
Lessons Learned on the Residency Admissions Trail
Keep these tips in mind when visiting residency programs and creating your Match list.
Michael McDowell
Updated June 27, 2022 by Michael McDowell
