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The Do’s and Don’ts of Studying During the Holidays

As the semester comes to a close, you may be faced with the conundrum of how to use your time off. Maybe you’ll choose to take a well-deserved break after three straight months of classes. Or, you may want to get a headstart on studying for your exams and keep up the momentum from last

Dec 07, 2023

Take This Quiz & Find Out What Should Be on Your Med School Wish List! 🎁

Are you having trouble figuring out what to ask for this holiday season, since you rarely buy anything for yourself in the name of delayed gratification? If so, you’re probably a medical student who could use a nice holiday gift. Take the quiz below to find out what you ✨actually✨ want for the holidays! Looking

Nov 21, 2023

Med School Extracurriculars That Will Boost Your Residency Application

Medical school may be one of the busiest times in your life, but it’s also a good time to figure out who you are and what kind of doctor you want to become. One of the best ways to do this is to get involved in med school extracurriculars! While completing the coursework and clinicals

Nov 16, 2023

How to Prepare for Your Residency Application During Each Year of Medical School

Congrats, you’ve gotten into medical school! Your dreams are coming true! Finally embarking on your medical training is a momentous occasion, worthy of celebration. Still, for many new students, it’s normal to feel a bit overwhelmed as the reality of the journey ahead starts to sink in. During your first day of class, as you

Nov 13, 2023

Soft Skills in Medicine: Communication, Empathy, and Teamwork

While learning physiology, pathology, and pharmacology are a major part of medical school, another equally important aspect is developing your skills in providing compassionate care and working effectively in a team setting. These latter competencies, known as “soft skills,” broadly describe our ability to communicate, demonstrate empathy, adapt to different situations, and solve problems. Soft

Oct 12, 2023

Making Friends in Med School: How to Find Your People

Starting medical school can be both exciting and daunting. Med students have the opportunity to experience a time of immense academic and personal growth along with the pressures that come with it. Perhaps more so than during other periods in life, this will be a time when you’ll benefit most from a robust support system.

Sep 26, 2023

Med School Burnout: Know the Signs, Causes, & How to Manage It

Burnout is a serious issue for medical students. The extensive periods of studying for exam after exam, the looming stack of write-ups and patient notes awaiting completion, and the ever-growing landscape of the medical curriculum can cumulatively generate an overwhelming burden that compounds over the four years of medical school. Empirical studies have found that

Sep 21, 2023

Choosing the Preliminary Year Residency Position That’s Right For You

Choosing the right path in your medical career is a critical decision that requires careful consideration. One option that often raises questions among medical students are about preliminary year residency programs, which serve as a year to build a solid foundation within various specialties (such as radiology, dermatology, anesthesiology, and more) before starting residency as

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