Burnout, In Retrospect: A Physician’s Experience
It took around four years to experience burnout. It was 3 A.M. in a rural ... Read more
Written by: David Beran
Published on: September 5, 2021
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A Guide to Pets During Medical School and Residency
Pets can be wonderfully rewarding companions. In fact, psychological and physical benefits in humans have ... Read more
Written by: Harrison Snyder
Published on: July 3, 2019
5 Tips for Surviving Medical School
As you transition from being a premedical student to a bonafide medical student, it quickly ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: May 8, 2019
What Is An Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Really Like?
Orthopaedic surgery is a specialty that has an intense reputation. It’s known for being competitive, ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: May 6, 2019
Coping With An Overwhelmed Spouse
In last month’s article, we addressed the big elephant in the room during medical training: mental ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: March 1, 2019
Staying Afloat: 12 Tips for Juggling Research with Your Classes
Medical school can often feel like an impossible juggling act. Students are constantly struggling to ... Read more
Written by: Trevor C. Hunt
Published on: December 31, 2018
Dealing With The Unexpected
I’ve officially begun my interview trial! I’ll catalog more about my experiences as I go, ... Read more
Written by: Adelle
Published on: November 19, 2018
A-Earners vs Life-Long Learners
The struggle of dental students to find academic balance It’s the morning of an exam. ... Read more
Written by: Kelsey Gwin
Published on: October 29, 2018
Self-Care Is Not Selfish
We’re a few months into the new medical year and wherever your spouse is at ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: October 4, 2018
Should You Consider a Long-Distance Relationship In Medical School?
I resisted dating my long-time friend for months after it became obvious that we were ... Read more
Written by: Cassandra Hollman
Published on: May 30, 2018
Finding Balance As A Mother and Surgeon
The same afternoon that I offered to write an article espousing all of my triumphs ... Read more
Written by: Kara Hessel
Published on: May 14, 2018
Applying to Medical School While Pregnant
I applied early as a non-traditional and disadvantaged student. I applied myself to repair my ... Read more
Written by: KL Brown
Published on: May 7, 2018
What To Expect: Intern Year
You’ve likely heard the rumors about the dreaded Intern Year. It’s the worst of the ... Read more
Written by: Amy Rakowczyk
Published on: April 6, 2018
Q&A with Dr. James Dahle, Emergency Medicine, Founder of White Coat Investor
Dr. James Dahle is a practicing emergency physician and founder of White Coat Investor, a ... Read more
Written by: Gloria Onwuneme
Published on: March 21, 2018
Should You Consider Romance When Selecting a Med School?
Med school can test a relationship. Lauren wrote in to ask us to what extent ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: March 17, 2018
A Few Practical Thoughts for Dealing with Death in Medicine
Death is an unfortunately common event in the field of medicine. How do you deal ... Read more
Written by: Katie Imbrock
Published on: February 20, 2018
Med Student Parents, Part 2 | Plan for Debt but Don’t Worry
This time, a mom’s point of view. On our last show, we fielded a question ... Read more
Written by: The Short Coat Podcast
Published on: February 16, 2018
The Top 3 Myths About Medical School
Maybe you have been watching Untold Stories of the E.R. on loop, and you are ... Read more
Written by: Cassie Kosarek
Published on: February 14, 2018
“We Don’t Carry Gloves in Your Size”
Reasons women should not pursue surgery discredited Before I even started medical school, I knew ... Read more
Written by: Kara Hessel
Published on: February 5, 2018