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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?”…
Physicians often lead patient care teams, research projects, and healthcare policy initiatives. Leadership is a vital skill for medical students to learn, as it sets the foundation for practice in residency and future attendinghood. Thus, developing leadership skills during medical…
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…
Are you a fourth-year medical student who just matched? First off, congratulations! Are you now left wondering what to do with your time (since you can no longer spend endless hours on SDN stressing over your rank list)? Here are…
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…
As med students, you’re entering new territory when it comes to high-stakes exams. The days of retaking exams for a higher score are behind you, and the pressure to pass your USMLE and shelf exams on the first try can…