Pre-Med Academics
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Why Medicine Needs Diversity
By: Eric Johnson Algebra was the hardest subject for me early on in middle school. In moments of frustration, I…
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Acing Academics Freshman Year
“I feel overwhelmed.” I heard this often from my advisees when I was a freshman adviser at Duke. This didn’t…
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Forging Friendships Freshman Year
When I was a freshman advisor at Duke, one issue that I frequently discussed with my advisees was how they…
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Deciding Between Colleges as a Potential Pre-Med
You have acceptances to at least two colleges. You think that you will likely pursue medical school no matter…
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Should I Apply to Osteopathic (DO) Schools?
If Shakespeare was alive today, Hamlet might be asking, “To apply or not to apply, that is the question.” I’m…
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Humility and Its Role in Medicine
In a field where confidence is key to success, humility in medicine is almost seen as a weakness. But often…
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4 Non-Pre-Med Classes to Take During College as a Future Physician
During college, most pre-med students focus on finishing their medical school requirements. The strategy is to get as many A’s…
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Shadowing Abroad With the Atlantis Project
What is Atlantis? Maybe you saw one of your pre-med friends post a picture from Genova, Italy, in a pair…
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How to Jump Start Your Medical Career This Summer – HMX Fundamentals
By Michael Parker Michael Parker, MD, is Associate Dean for Online Learning, Faculty Director of HMX Fundamentals, and Assistant Professor…
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5 Alternatives to Medical School
Going to medical school and becoming a doctor is a glorified and great career path. Nevertheless, it is not a…
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