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Applying to Medical School
Letters of Recommendation 101
By Ryan Karmouta MD, MBA If you’re reading this, you’ve worked hard in your classes, have taken the MCAT, and are almost ready to put your best foot forward for medical schools. But there’s this murky, unclear process: the letters. …
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Applying to Medical School
The Pathway to Medical School is Not an Easy One
By Umara Ayub Applying to medical school can be an overwhelming and daunting process. Trust me, I’ve been there. I was the oldest of 5 children, with no physicians in the family, it was my job to figure everything out…
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Alternative Paths
One Fateful Day
By James Kelly June 16th 2003. As I opened my thick envelope from the last medical school I applied to, my father reminded me this was the same day that James Joyce had set his iconic novel, Ulysses, to take…
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Applying to Medical School
What if You Don’t Get In?
By Nadia K. Brown If this question strikes fear in your heart, guess what? You’re normal. However, as terrifying as it may seem, reflecting on this question may actually improve your application. Yes, you read that right. Picture yourself sitting…
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Applying to Medical School
The Retired Life
I’m now in the process of retiring from a mostly successful career as an academic neurosurgeon. I’ve treated hundreds of thousands of patients, operated on thousands, published extensively, mentored residents, fellows and grad students, promoted (and fired) faculty, and developed…
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Applying to Medical School
Failure and Medical Training
Applying to medical school will be a true testament to the fortitude a doctor inherently possesses. The common misconception of those contemplating a career in medicine is that it is only for those with the greatest intelligence. Uncompromising determination, formidable…
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Alternative Paths
Medicine and Aikido
The study and practice of medicine as a profession can consume and challenge your time, attention, energy, psyche and relationships. Most people emerge from medical training changed from who they were when they entered and even who they thought they…
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Medical School - Preclinical
Unpopular Opinion: Don’t Repeat UWorld
By: Chris Martin When studying for the USMLE step 1 there are some universal tenants that pervade though medical students beliefs. Among the resources held in the highest regard, the most sacred of all is the UWorld question set; for…
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Applying to Medical School
Tips for Writing Your Personal Statement for Medical School
By: Alex Withers You’ve done it! You’ve made it through those 300 student organic chemistry classes. You’ve taken your MCAT exam after countless hours of waking up with drool on those prep books. You’ve even gotten letters of recommendation from…
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Applying to Medical School
Finding and Maintaining Balance
By Justin Groode, MD When I was a premed student I worked ridiculously hard and had very little downtime for R&R. When I had downtime I usually opted to study more. I was terrified of not getting accepted to med…
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