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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…
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…
Every year around September, fourth-year medical students confidently state, “I’m applying into [insert specialty]!” when conversing with their attendings, fellow students, and anyone they pass on the street. While it certainly feels good to get to this point of assuredness,…
As a medical student, you’re no stranger to the pressures and demands of your chosen path. The journey to becoming a physician can be exhilarating and fulfilling, but it can also be taxing on your mental and emotional health. Long…
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…
Your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is a document that summarizes all of your professional achievements in an efficient and easily accessible manner. It’s an essential component of your residency application and something that program directors will take a good look at,…
Finally, you’re done! You spent hours on Excel creating a study plan, and you’re letting out a sigh of relief. But your joy is short-lived: your professor adds another suggested book to your reviewing list, a friend insists a lecture…
The Internet has created unprecedented avenues for medical students and physicians to communicate rapidly, share information, and connect with countless individuals via a few clicks and keystrokes. Engaging on social media platforms not only supports personal expression, it empowers individuals…
Wait, so Step 2 CK matters? Yes, yes it does! I think by now, most medical students know USMLE Step 1 is a pass/fail exam. Thus, the primary objective measure on our application for residency is the USMLE Step 2…