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Medical School - Clinical
Ten Things NOT to do as a Third Year Medical Student
By: Mackenzie Naert Having recently completed my third year of medical school, I have been thinking a bit about my experience and that of my peers. Third year is ripe with unanticipated challenges—the triple burden of managing your academics, patient…
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Medical School - Clinical
Things I Wish I Knew Before the 4th Year of Medical School
By: Sarju Panchal, PharmD The goal of any medical student is to find the specialty that they love and will thrive in. This is a challenge for many students because of factors such as grades, Step 1 score, research or…
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Applying to Medical School
Acing Your Medical School Interviews
By: Toral Vaidya Congratulations on getting this far in the application process! Even though it has been a few years since I’ve formally interviewed for a spot in school, I vividly remember the painstaking process. Fear no more. Once you’ve…
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Medical School - Clinical
How to Succeed in your Clinical Rotations as a Medical Students
By: Max Rusek What should I know during rotations? How do I do well in my rotations? These are questions I had myself as I entered my clinical years and similar questions that I commonly answer for medical students. In my…
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Medical School - Preclinical
How to Effectively use Note Cards to Study for Step 1
By: Abhinav Gupta So, you’ve made it to the second year of medical school, and are now gearing up to take the first part of your board exams: Step 1! I’m sure you’re wondering how you’re going to remember all…
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Medical School - Clinical
Finding Mentors in Surgical Subspecialties
By: Brian Chang If you are interested in applying to residency in a surgical subspecialty, one of the most important things you can do during medical school is find great mentors. Everyone develops interest in their chosen field at a…
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Medical School - Clinical
Patient Pet Peeves (and How to Avoid Them as an MS3)
By: Aamir Hussain Many attending physicians say that the way to impress them as an MS3 is to “take ownership of your patients.” Obviously, they do not mean this in the literal sense, but they usually do not specify what…
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Medical School - Clinical
Starting a New Clinical Rotation
By: Sarah Wang Whether it’s you first clinical rotation or your last, jumping off one service to start another in a matter of a few days can be daunting. Just when you got comfortable with your team and completing your…
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Alternative Paths
Before the Personal Statement: Follow Your Dreams Deliberately
By: Benjamin Robison, MD, DMA Dr. Robison graduated from Stony Brook University earning a Doctorate of Musical Art before completing his medical degree at Stanford University, School of Medicine. Dr. Robison is currently working in healthcare consulting and is the…
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Applying to Medical School
Inspiring Vs. Impressing the Admissions Committee
This article is written by a guest other, Dr. Aubrey Jordan. She talks about how to approach the medical school interview with the goal of inspiring the admissions committee rather than trying to impress them with your achievements. Dr. Jordan…
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