Today, the stakes are higher than ever to absorb as much information as possible during med school. Passing exams is great, but we need to be ready when we’re called into action — as many recent graduates are discovering. While college prepares us for the material we learn in med ... Read more
Mark Heslin
Updated August 24, 2020 by Mark Heslin
Welcome to part two of our blog series in which we share proven learning strategies behind the Osmosis platform that help students learn medicine more effectively. (Read about spaced repetition and memory palaces in parts ... Read more
Osmosis
Updated June 26, 2022 by Osmosis
With the start of classes quickly approaching (and Amazon Prime Day just around the corner!) now is the time to add up that graduation money or check the balance in your savings account and plan ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated June 24, 2022 by Student Doctor Network
Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (or USMLE) covers all preclinical topics taught in medical school, from DNA replication to the details of disorders like ulcerative colitis and diabetes. Depending on your ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 24, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
By Yoo Jung Kim, MD Candidate, Stanford University Many students start college gung-ho about going into medicine, and many end up falling short of their goals. Their reasons are varied. Some discover new careers that ... Read more
Yoo Jung Kim
Updated June 25, 2022 by Yoo Jung Kim
Plotting out your course of study in anticipation of any MCAT test date is difficult enough, but between November and the beginning of January, this task may be even more challenging. In the midst of ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Mindfulness practices have gained momentum in the modern world and with good reason: they are specifically designed to improve our ability to perform under stress and pressure. A regular mindfulness practice helps us move through ... Read more
John Hankey
Updated June 26, 2022 by John Hankey
No matter how you plan on preparing for boards, getting started sooner than later is a good policy to apply. First, when should you start prepping for boards? The quick answer is DAY 1 of ... Read more
Boards Boot Camp
Updated June 26, 2022 by Boards Boot Camp
You can do almost anything with your smart phone these days. You can video call a friend in China, order pizza with the click of a button, and even see in the dark! So, if ... Read more
Andrew George
Updated June 26, 2022 by Andrew George
While I was a medical scribe in Texas, I had many conversations with doctors about what medical school is like. I vividly remember one instance where a physician responded to the question with, “Medical school ... Read more
Jacob Adney
Updated June 26, 2022 by Jacob Adney
With another busy semester behind you, you might be using your summer to work or volunteer, prepare for the MCAT exam, or work on your medical school applications. But summer is also a good opportunity ... Read more
AAMC Staff
Updated June 26, 2022 by AAMC Staff
Walking out of the test center after I had completed the MCAT was a surreal experience. Somehow, the far-off test date for which I had been preparing for months had not only arrived, but had ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
Ryan Haynes, PhD and Shiv Gaglani, MBA discuss how they went from anatomy partners to the founders of Osmosis, an advanced learning platform that helps medical & other health professional students succeed in classes, on ... Read more
Student Doctor Network
Updated March 7, 2019 by Student Doctor Network
Finally on the other side! This morning I soaked in the luxury of not having to be up at the crack of dawn, only to stare at the same brachial plexus diagram for what felt ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
As a premedical student, you are likely familiar with some of the subjects that are covered in the standard medical school curriculum. After all, how different could biochemistry in medical school be from undergraduate biochemistry? ... Read more
Cassie Kosarek
Updated June 26, 2022 by Cassie Kosarek
By Amy Rakowczyk, SDN Staff Writer Congratulations! You are now officially a Medical Spouse. This is a highly rewarding, and also a highly challenging role. You’ve undoubtedly heard that “medical school is hard” and that ... Read more
Amy Rakowczyk
Updated June 26, 2022 by Amy Rakowczyk
As I enter the thick of studying for board exams, I’m reminded even more every day to stay calm, grounded, and keep my head clear. This is the last semester of my pre-clinical education (I ... Read more
Adelle
Updated June 26, 2022 by Adelle
Updated December 8, 2021. The article was updated to correct minor grammatical and technical errors. The first key to success on the boards is using practice questions to develop your “hunch reflex.” If you’re a ... Read more
Patrick C. Beeman
Updated June 26, 2022 by Patrick C. Beeman
Republished with permission from here. Earlier in the summer, I was speaking with a friend from medical school while we were studying for Step 1, the big test taken by medical students at the end ... Read more
Brent Schnipke
Updated June 26, 2022 by Brent Schnipke
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