You know those vivid life memories that stand out in your mind? The experiences that last for but a few minutes, but occupy a large portion of your memory? They’re the ones that last a lifetime, the ones we’re confident…
Pass/fail medical schools are institutions in which students receive either a passing or failing designation instead of traditional letter grades (A-F), or tiered distinctions like honors/high pass This grading model has become increasingly common in the preclinical years of US…
As we approach Match Week 2025, the stakes are becoming more and more real. Surviving residency interviews was hard enough, but the anticipation of receiving your match results can be agonizing. Don’t let the pressure eat away at you. Read…
First of all, congratulations on making it to medical school! You’ve worked hard to get to this point, and now you’re entering the whirlwind of information that is your first year of medical school. At times, medical school can feel…
First of all, congratulations on making it this far in your medical school career! You are now entering your second year of medical school—you have systems-based courses where you really learn medicine, Step 1 on the horizon, all while working…
First of all, congratulations on making it this far in your medical school career! You are now entering your third year of medical school, and the combination of studying for Shelf exams, Step 2, and honoring your clerkships is daunting…
Are you worried about what to do if you don’t match into residency? If you don’t even want to go there, it’s understandable. While not matching isn’t the end of the world, there’s a lot at stake. The good news…
Originally published June 2023 As medical students, we have years of hard work behind us. We’ve logged countless hours in libraries reading endlessly, volunteering, participating in clubs, and conducting research, all while trying to continue our favorite hobbies and maintain…
Medical school will stretch your time in ways you couldn’t have imagined. In previous blogs, I’ve talked about the tenacity and resilience it demands. As you start this process, it’s very easy to get wrapped up in the idea of…
Happy Valentine’s Day from Blueprint Prep! The season of love has us thinking about how we can spread the love year-round, through all the ups and downs you face during med school. What better way than some good old-fashioned “open when”…