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In medical school you’ll hear certain phrases over and over. Some of them are pearls of important clinical knowledge being funneled down from physicians, and others are sayings that may be common among your peers, but either way, they help demonstrate some of the themes, sayings, and stereotypes that you may encounte Read More ►

Applicants across the country now await decisions from the medical schools that interviewed them. They spent thousands of hours, dollars, unquantifiable effort, and thought applying to medical school. In return, they yearn for a simple “yes” or “no.” Read More ►

Choosing a medical specialty can affect the rest of your life. Since there are so many factors involved, many students are conflicted. Rather than being overwhelmed, here are some tips you can use to help you narrow down your selection.     Read More ►

Your extracurricular activities can set you apart from other applicants the way scores cannot. They round out your application and portray qualities such as leadership and dedication. It’s one thing to say that you wish to help people as a doctor, but backing it up with solid ECs will say volumes more. Read More ►

Are medical schools rankings threatening the future of health care? Medical school applicants undoubtably look at and use rankings when they choose what school to attend. Does this negatively affect medicine? Read More ►

Becoming an MD is not the only way to make a good living working in healthcare. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists overlap with the duties of anesthesiologists in many regards, and may make you wonder if the lifestyle and process of becoming an MD is really what you want out of your career. Read More ►

This week, 4th year Kaveri Korgavkar weighs in on her experience as a medical student and path to medicine. Read More ►

This week, Prospective Doctor gets Dr. Riley McLean’s take on her path to medicine and career as a physician in Dermatology. Read More ►