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If you’re a fourth-year medical student, March marks the beginning of the next chapter of your medical journey. You’ve been anxiously awaiting the Match results. Even if Match Day ended up not being what you expected and you did not…
On Monday in mid-March, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) will send out Match emails to eager, awaiting medical students. Most will be overjoyed that they matched, securing a spot in a coveted US residency program. However, some receive a…
Ahh, winter. Bears burrow deeper into their caves, and chipmunks cozy up to their food stores. Snowflakes fall, fireplaces turn on, and all you want to do is huddle under a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate. But, alas—you…
Ask any nephrologist—they will tell you that renal function is all that matters. Well, it’s pretty important for your Step 1 studying, too. From regulating electrolyte balance to dumping out life-threatening toxins, the kidneys are the unspoken heroes of the…
Preparing for Step 2 is a huge milestone—congrats on making it this far in your medical training! You’ve survived clerkships, grown through real patient encounters, and now you’re gearing up for an exam that truly tests your clinical reasoning. And…
Is exam day around the corner, and you’re still wondering how to handle Step 1 practice questions? If the anxiety is creeping in, don’t worry. A lot of other students are in the same boat. The good news is you’ll…
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.…
As you transition from preclinical coursework to your clinical rotations, you’ll hear a lot more about the NBME Subject Examinations, aka shelf exams. These tests in core clerkships like Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, and Psychiatry offer medical schools and…
Shock is a topic you’re bound to come across on the USMLEs, so it’s important to be familiar with it. The good news is the pathophysiology of shock is an immensely high-yield topic. Studying it will help you understand the…
Residency interview season is an exciting but demanding time, and when it coincides with the holidays, the balancing act can feel overwhelming. Scheduling virtual or in-person interviews while attending socials and maintaining professionalism requires thoughtful planning and effort. Trust me,…