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Articles
ObamaCare: 4 Things to Know for Medical School Interviews
The Affordable Care Act, aka ObamaCare, is a topic medical schools could ask about in your interviews. But regardless of whether they ask or not, as a future physician, it’s something you should be aware of. Find out the most…
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Undergraduate Research: An Experience You Shape
When all is said and done, you will look back on your research experience for that one takeaway from all your effort. It’s not always about papers and publications. Read Part 3 of Christopher Yoon’s “undergraduate research” series. What Lies Beyond…
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3 Areas You Must (Re)Educate Patients
Physicians and residents get a bad rap for not being the best communicators. In 2014, reexamine how you communicate, and find new ways to educate patients on three important health topics. Physicians and residents get a bad rap for not being…
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Medical School - Clinical
Tips for Surviving Medical School Abroad
Are you considering attending a foreign medical school? Sherry Gray shares her tips for surviving medical school abroad. U.S. medical students can also benefit from following this advice. Medical school is the most demanding experience you may ever have, and…
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Residency & Beyond
Nailing Your Medical Residency Program Interview
November may mean Thanksgiving and mouthwatering memories of mom’s apple pie for most students, but for students applying for medical residency, it marks the middle of interview season. Once again, you’ll find yourself in the hot seat, nervously fidgeting through…
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Personality: Finding the Right Medical Specialty For You
Choosing to go to medical school is just one part of the long process of becoming a physician. You will constantly be asked, “What’s your specialty?” Although the type of medicine you wish to practice is an important decision to…
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Getting into Medical School
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Getting into Medical School
How Do I Write a Letter of Intent?
Here is an article that explains how to write a letter of intent.
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Getting into Medical School
What Happens if I Get Waitlisted?
Every school’s waitlist policy is a little different. Nevertheless, if you are waitlisted, do not lose hope. Waitlist does not mean rejection. At some schools, as low as 10% of the students who matriculate are accepted off the waitlist. At…
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Getting into Medical School
How Long Do I Have to Wait to Hear Back?
The answer to this depends on each school. Most schools have rolling admissions but some schools do not. And the response time post interview is different for each school. Some dates to remember are: October 15th–The first day…
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