Dr. Tzvi Doron and Shelby Wood contributed to this post. It never fails. A new USMLE Step 1 student shows up to our first meeting with a huge pile of books that would require Herculean strength just to carry, along with a slew…
Most of us choose a career in medicine for the right reasons. We do it because we want to help people and there is no cause nobler than decreasing or eliminating unnecessary suffering. Unfortunately, the daily grind of the profession…
Differential diagnosis is one of the most important skills that medical students need to learn, whether they are studying specifically for the boards or for their future careers. The reason for this is that, if you don’t even consider a…
Let’s be honest. When I first started tutoring for MST, my main reason for doing so was to make some money. During our medical education years, it is difficult to find ways of earning money that are both flexible and…
So, how much grit and determination is required to overcome the hurdles needed to become a doctor? The answer is different for everyone, but it’s always some shade of a whole lot. Here’s an example of one student who buckled…
I have previously suggested that the vast majority of DO students take Step 1 of the USMLE, and why I think you should not be afraid to do so. The question that often arises is what is the best way…
The process of becoming a doctor is incredibly time consuming… so, why would any med student or resident even consider becoming a tutor? What are the benefits and drawbacks? Will the time commitment jeopardize your career? What are the expectations…
In medical school, most of my peers and I tended to be people who excelled in school from elementary school through college without any special assistance. However, med school can be a game-changer, and sometimes we find ourselves needing to…
Not too long ago, a young man came into my office for the first time. We’ll call him John. After taking a thorough medical history, I asked him what brought him in that day. “Well I’m trying to figure out…
In my last post, I gave my first four secrets on what to look for to solve any Step 2 CK or Step 3 question stem. Now, with rotations finishing up for many students and Step 2 CK looming on…