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When I was making the incredibly difficult decision of which medical specialty I would dedicate myself to, I’d tell others I was thinking about anesthesiology. The naysayers would frequently question me about it. “Really?” they would ask. “Isn’t that boring?”…
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…
Originally published 2016 It was January of MS2 year, and after winter break, excitement for Step 1 was starting to build. Within a few weeks, our administration laid out a calendar for one-on-one meetings with faculty to discuss our prep…
Ever feel like you’re climbing Mount Everest when it comes to managing medical school and your finances? You’re not alone. With the rising pressures to figure out how to pay for medical school, many students grapple with the question, “Can…
If you’re a medical student, you might be wondering if you’ll ever find a healthy work-life balance as a physician. In short, the answer is a definite yes—despite the misconceptions about long hours without any time off, you can (and…
For a period of time during your medical training, USMLE scores seem to be the only thing that matters. You’ve heard it before: study hard, score well. Devote your life to your dedicated study period, score high, and you can…
I did everything they told me to do. The brilliant, high-achieving upperclassmen who were matching into competitive specialties because of their sky-high USMLE scores had given me the non-secret of how to ace boards. Turns out, it was the same…
Someone who comes to mind when I ask myself “What does it mean to succeed in medicine?” is one of my medical school mentors, Dr. E. His work ethic and throughput were so astonishing that he has been the subject…
The field of medicine is one that is constantly evolving and changing. From new technologies to advancements in treatment options, future physicians must continuously stay up-to-date to provide the best care for their patients. This means not being satisfied with…
Even for the most stellar students, medical school can feel overwhelming. From figuratively running through Anki flashcards between lectures to literally running through clinical shifts, succeeding in med school often means having to juggle many tasks at once. Fortunately, there…