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Applying to Medical School
How to Hold on to the Med School Dream
By Daphne Metellus, MD Do you know what I think is the hardest part about fulfilling a dream? Making the conscious decision every day, despite whatever obstacles you may face, to not give up on that dream. Like every other…
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Applying to Medical School
Sleep Medicine as a Specialty
Sleep is important for maintaining health and preventing various diseases. The millions of Americans who suffer from undiagnosed sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, are also at risk for adverse health effects. Sleep problems and disorders can cause or…
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Extracurriculars
How to Curate Killer Extracurriculars (do what you love)
By: Mandy Gleason, MD As a senior resident, I do doctor things every day. So when I interview med school and residency applicants, the last things I want to chat about are doctor things. Unique volunteerism, hobbies I didn’t know…
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Applying to Medical School
What to Remember When Reapplying to Medical School
By: Luke Wallis, MD The road to medical school is often times more challenging than one would expect. I know it was for me. After 4 years of doing what I thought would get me accepted and finally submitting my…
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Medical School - Preclinical
Active Learning for Deeper Learning
Getting into medical school is a fantastic achievement. Personally, I am the first person to go to medical school in my family. As I opened my acceptance, I was thinking now there is nothing stopping me from becoming a cardiologist!…
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Applying to Medical School
Why Medicine Needs Diversity
By: Eric Johnson Algebra was the hardest subject for me early on in middle school. In moments of frustration, I would gaze at the wall and contemplate my existence in the world, and algebra’s seemingly irrelevant place in it. In…
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Medical School - Clinical
How to Be Academically Successful During Clinical Years
By: Hosam Hmoud How do I study for NBME shelf exams and USMLE Step 2 while performing at a high level during rotations? This question was immediately on my mind after taking Step 1 last year and in the beginning…
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Medical School - Preclinical
Top 5 MCQs Instagram Profiles for Medical Students
Opinion seems to be pretty split among students when it comes to social media. On the one hand, it’s an incredible resource and can be a highly beneficial networking tool. On the other, of course, it’s where the hours you’re…
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Applying to Medical School
The Anatomy of a Letters to Medical School Admission
By: Tyler E. Callese, M.D. Resident Physician, University of California, Los Angeles Objectives: After reading this article, medical school applicants will be able to confidently author letters to medical school admissions committees and describe the three most common types of…
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Medical School - Clinical
Balance in Medical School
By: Daniel Pahl Medical school can present you with challenges in many forms, from academic to personal. The clinical years in particular, many people, including myself, can easily lose a sense of who they are and what matters to them.…
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