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Managing stress throughout med school is already difficult enough, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a completely different beast. With so many responsibilities flying your way, it’s no surprise if you’ve fallen behind on keeping up with your physical fitness.…
Have you ever wondered which USMLE question types you might encounter on your Step 1 exam, and how to tackle them? Do you also love a certain NBC sitcom about the mishaps of Parks and Recreation employees? Read on for…
For International Women’s Day, Blueprint celebrates the women throughout history who made monumental strides towards equality in the field of medicine. Learn about these 10 trailblazers selected by the Blueprint team! Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) Elizabeth Blackwell was a social reformer…
Scrubs is consistently described as the most accurate (and fun) medical show out there. If you’re a fan of the series, then kick back and take this quiz to find out which character you mirror the most during your clinical…
As a med student, shelf exams serve as important milestones for you to measure your learning progress and identify areas where you need improvement before Step 2. Shelf exams are often seen as a dry-run for the USMLEs and provide…
Interview season is officially winding down, and with that comes a big sigh of relief. You are hopefully recovering from Zoom fatigue and spending much-deserved time with loved ones. But you’re not at the finish line quite yet! Match Day…
Graduating from medical school and all you have to show for it is a degree? Surely there’s more. After putting in grueling hours in order to honor clerkships, excel at STEP/COMLEX, and participate in various service and research projects, med…
In commemoration of Valentine’s Day, we think it’s the perfect time to explore a gesture of love that med students neglect far too often: self-care. And no, staying up all night slurping ramen in preparation for USMLEs doesn’t count. Moreover,…
You’ve spent three years flipping through Anki flashcards, perfecting presentations, and crafting a CV in preparation for “Med School Nirvana,” also known as MS4. For years, you have listened to upperclassmen sing the praises of this golden time as they…
Even for the most stellar students, medical school can feel overwhelming. From figuratively running through Anki flashcards between lectures to literally running through clinical shifts, succeeding in med school often means having to juggle many tasks at once. Fortunately, there…