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MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need!

MCAT Prep by MedSchoolCoach is the Only MCAT Study App You’ll Ever Need! By: MedSchoolCoach (This is a Sponsored post from MedSchoolCoach. To see all the companies that help support #LifeofaMedStudent, check […]

Navigating USMLE Step 1: Strategies, Mistakes, and Triumphs

Navigating USMLE Step 1: Strategies, Mistakes, and Triumphs By: Picmonic As the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 looms on the horizon, the pressure intensifies, and the anxiety levels of medical […]

Mastering the Rigors of Medical School: An In-Depth Guide to Success

Mastering the Rigors of Medical School: An In-Depth Guide to Success By: Picmonic Embarking on the arduous journey of medical school demands academic prowess and a strategic approach to studying. In this […]

Medical Students Taking Action to Address Social Determinants of Health

The Healthy Democracy Campaign: Medical Students Taking Action to Address Social Determinants of Health By: Dr. Jennifer Caputo-Seidler Given the reality of health disparities in the United States, it is not enough for […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1

A Comprehensive Guide to Conquering USMLE Step 1 By: LifeofaMedStudent Embarking on the journey to becoming a physician involves conquering various milestones, with USMLE Step 1 being one of the most critical. […]

To all Residents: Here’s the latest on board certification.

To all Residents: Here’s the latest on board certification. By: Dr. Manny Konstantakos, MD It’s good to have options isn’t it? So why isn’t there an option when it comes […]

Medical Students and Addiction

Medical Students and Addiction By: Dr Jayasudha Gude MD With all of the stresses of exams, paying for school, learning about patients, and even maybe having a little leftover time for […]

5 life lessons medical school has taught me!

“5 life lessons medical school has taught me!” A guest post by Nesrine Kirat When I was 18 I had this fire burning inside me. It’s that determination that starts to grow as […]

Three Rules for Getting Honors

Three Rules for Getting Honors By: Dr. Michael Ho When I was a third-year medical student at Washington University, the Department of Surgery just hired a new surgeon to become chief of the department, Samuel […]

Reviving the Lost Art of Empathy: A Doctor’s Dilemma

Reviving the Lost Art of Empathy: A Doctor’s Dilemma By: Manahil Akmal Since your first day in medical school, you are constantly reminded of one supreme principle that governs the doctor-patient relationship — […]

How to Get into Medical School with a Low GPA

How to Get into Medical School with a Low GPA By: Dr. Shirag Shemmassian, PhD Medical School with a Low GPA Becoming a doctor is no easy feat. Surviving the gauntlet of the […]

How I became an Anesthesiologist

How I Became an Anesthesiologist By #LifeofaMedStudent The clinical years of medical school are kind of like a bad middle school dance. There are specialties you want to dance with but are out […]

Thank you notes after an interview: Are they a waste of time?

Thank you notes after an interview: Are they a waste of time? By: LifeofaMedStudent You’ve finished your residency interview and in the days after are wondering, what next? Should I communicate with the program? […]

The Best Medical “Pick-up lines”

The Best Medical Pick-up Lines By: LifeofaMedStudent Every couple of weeks I’ll share a funny medical pick up line that I receive on #LifeofaMedStudent. It‘s frequently one of the more shared tweets that […]

Telemedicine took MY Job!

Telemedicine took MY Job By: LifeofaMedStudent I hear about Telemedicine often in the news and until recently had only casually glossed over the latest articles. The details I paid little attention to, but the […]

The Worst Trauma I’ve Personally Been In

The Worst Trauma I’ve Personally Been In By: #LifeofaMedStudent The other day I tweeted about the worst trauma, at least by the amount of blood product given, that I had personally been […]

My “Personal Statement” for Residency (And Tips for yours!)

My “Personal Statement” for Residency (And Tips for yours!) By #LifeofaMedStudent It’s that time of year again! The ERAS application opening date is looming and by now many of our 4th-year applicants are starting […]

Three Rules for Getting Honors

One Medical Student’s Top 5 Tips to ACE Step 1

5 Tips to Ace USMLE Step 1 By: “@thediaryofamedstudent“ If you ask a bunch of doctors about their least favorite part of med school, 9/10 of them would reply: “STEP-1” […]

Problems medical students are facing during Covid-19

Problems medical students are facing during Covid-19 By: Abeer Shahzad “Covid-19” – a term we hadn’t heard of being used as widely – before March 2020 – when the novel coronavirus outbreak was […]

Top Paying Medical Specialties in the US

Top Paying Medical Specialties in the US By: LifeofaMedStudent When considering a medical career, factors such as passion, earning potential, and personal fulfillment come into play. Today, we look at a […]

How to get a great Medical Elective Experience in Africa!

How to get a great Medical Elective Experience in Africa! By: Violet Mwango Undertaking a medical elective overseas is an opportunity to experience a unique and different hospital setting. One not only gets exposed […]

When You Can’t Get Into Medical School

When You Can’t Get Into Medical School By: Jake Tabbot I attended one of the better colleges in California, received straight A’s, volunteered at the hospital, did research, and did pretty well on […]

How to calculate net worth: My real life (Negative) example!

How to calculate net worth: My real life (Negative) example! By: LifeofaMedStudent When it comes to starting to get ahold of your financial picture, there are two places to start. First, I think a budget […]

10 Physicians explain why they LOVE their Non-Clinical Jobs!

10 Physicians explain why they LOVE their Non-Clinical Jobs! By: Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH I asked 10 physicians what they love about their non-clinical jobs, and here’s what they said! During our […]

New Attending Financial Steps

New Attending Financial Steps By: LifeofaMedStudent The first 6 months of your new attending life may be the most important financially of all. The financial steps you set here likely will determine how […]

“Where Did the Money Go?” – A Financial Update after 1 Year as an Attending

“Where Did the Money Go?” A Financial Update after 1 Year as an Attending By: LifeofaMedStudent 1 year down as an attending! It’s been a great year being out of residency and on […]

My Experience with “Physician Home Loans”

My Experience with “Physician Home Loans” By #LifeofaMedStudent “The Doctor Mortgage.” “The Physician Home Loan.” “The Professional Home Loan.” The names can vary, but the product is pretty similar. If you haven’t heard of […]

Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve made during Residency

Top 5 Financial Mistakes I’ve made during Residency By: LifeofaMedStudent Residency is a time to finally learn medicine. You work grueling hours, still have to study, and every day make medical decisions that […]

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