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Level up your time management skills and improve your ability to balance competing demands and tasks! Originally published January 2022 Time management strategies for med students are designed to help you become a more focused, motivated, and efficient learner. They’re…
Reaching the final stretch of your USMLE exam preparation is a big milestone, and understandably your emotions may range widely from nervousness to eagerness. You’ve worked really hard to get to this point and now, it’s time for that commitment…
In recent years, the role Step 1 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) plays in the residency application process has changed. When it transitioned from a scored assessment to a pass/fail test in January 2022, the change alleviated…
How many times have we heard, “it’s all right there in your syllabus”? We get this reassurance from our professors and leaders throughout our education. That a few sheets of paper lay out everything you need to learn, when you’ll…
Originally published March 2022 Are you struggling to balance academic responsibilities, extracurricular activities, and scholarly work? Do you constantly feel like 24 hours in your day isn’t enough? If so, you’re not alone. Many other medical students feel the same…
The results are in! 🎉 After Match Day 2025 on Friday, March 21st, the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) has released this year’s data by specialty, degree, and more. This data offers a glimpse into the evolving landscape of medical…
Lauryn Falcone and Dr. Eli Freiman also contributed to this post. For most students, the anticipation leading up to their first NBME practice test for USMLE Step 1 or 2 is the same. Many wonder: Am I truly prepared? What will happen if…
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…