Six Science-Backed Study Strategies for the USMLE Step 1
Today, the stakes are higher than ever to absorb as much information as possible during ... Read more
Written by: Mark Heslin
Published on: August 24, 2020
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Gain a Deeper Understanding with the Power of Test-Enhanced Learning
Welcome to part two of our blog series in which we share proven learning strategies ... Read more
Written by: Osmosis
Published on: August 14, 2018
10 Items To Add To Your Back To School Shopping List
With the start of classes quickly approaching (and Amazon Prime Day just around the corner!) ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: July 14, 2018
5 Tips for Developing a USMLE Step 1 Study Plan
Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: June 13, 2018
Confessions of a Former Mediocre Premed Student
By Yoo Jung Kim, MD Candidate, Stanford University Many students start college gung-ho about going ... Read more
Written by: Yoo Jung Kim
Published on: March 13, 2018
4 New Year’s Resolutions for MCAT Test-Takers
Plotting out your course of study in anticipation of any MCAT test date is difficult ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: December 13, 2017
The Benefits of Mindfulness
Mindfulness practices have gained momentum in the modern world and with good reason: they are ... Read more
Written by: John Hankey
Published on: October 9, 2017
Planning and Time Management for Boards Success
No matter how you plan on preparing for boards, getting started sooner than later is ... Read more
Written by: Boards Boot Camp
Published on: September 22, 2017
5 Ways to Study for the MCAT Using Your Smart Phone
You can do almost anything with your smart phone these days. You can video call ... Read more
Written by: Andrew George
Published on: September 20, 2017
A Medical Student’s Suggestions on Improving Your Productivity
While I was a medical scribe in Texas, I had many conversations with doctors about ... Read more
Written by: Jacob Adney
Published on: September 12, 2017
Dealing With Premed Stress
With another busy semester behind you, you might be using your summer to work or ... Read more
Written by: AAMC Staff
Published on: July 13, 2017
4 Things I Wish I’d Known About the MCAT
Walking out of the test center after I had completed the MCAT was a surreal ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: July 12, 2017
Osmosis Co-Founders Ryan Haynes and Shiv Gaglani
Ryan Haynes, PhD and Shiv Gaglani, MBA discuss how they went from anatomy partners ... Read more
Written by: Student Doctor Network
Published on: July 4, 2017
Chronicles of a Med Student: The View From the Other Side of Boards
Finally on the other side! This morning I soaked in the luxury of not having ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: June 20, 2017
How Do College and Medical School Classes Differ?
As a premedical student, you are likely familiar with some of the subjects that are ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: June 9, 2017
What to Expect as a Med School Spouse: Years 1 and 2
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer Congratulations! You are now officially a Medical Spouse. This ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: April 11, 2017
So Little Time: Prioritizing For Healthy Time Management
As I enter the thick of studying for board exams, I’m reminded even more every ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: February 20, 2017
Boards Preparation: Training for a Marathon, not a Sprint
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. ... Read more
Written by: Patrick C. Beeman
Published on: January 10, 2017
On Being a Medical Student
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend ... Read more
Written by: Brent Schnipke
Published on: September 28, 2016