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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. […]

My Patient Was Dying and I Couldn’t Stop It

My Patient Was Dying and I Couldn’t Stop It By: Jeremy Topin The patient in front of me is trying to die. Elderly and frail, he is lying in the bed. His ribs outlined under […]

Imposter syndrome: The struggle of being good enough

Imposter syndrome: The struggle of being good enough By: Student Med Life Medicine for me is a struggle. This is hard to admit because I’ve wanted to be a doctor for so long […]

The Three Best and Worst Things about Studying Medicine

The TOP 3 BEST and WORST Things about Studying Medicine A Guest Post by Chidera – a lifestyle blogger and medical student studying at the University of Cambridge, in the UK. This blog post is […]

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 […]

Top 10 Tips to Survive the ICU Rotation!

Top 10 Tips for New Interns to Survive and Thrive the ICU Rotation By: Jeremy Topin July is just around the corner. For hospitals, it’s a dynamic time, a changing of the guard. Graduating […]

How I Became a Podiatrist

How I Became a Podiatrist – And Continue to Re-Invent Myself By: Christopher R Hood JR, DPM Making decisions about one’s career, especially in medicine, can be daunting and overwhelming. There are so many […]

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? […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

How I Memorize Efficiently in Med School

How I Memorize Efficiently in Med School — The 40:60 Method By: Ishwari Chandran Many people feel medicine is all about “understanding things”. However, I feel understanding concepts isn’t simply enough. We […]

5 Tips for Surviving Medical School (From a Med-Student Wife!)

5 Tips for Surviving Medical School (From a Med Student Wife!) By: LL McKenzie Dear incoming med student and spouse… Welcome to the club! The next years are not going to be easy […]

“Should you give up on your dream to become a doctor?”

Should you give up on your dream to become a doctor? By: LifeofaMedStudent “Should I give up on my dream to become a doctor?” “How will I be able to get […]

5 Things I’m Worried about Starting Medical School

5 Things I’m Worried about Starting Medical School By: Holly Egan It is easy to think that once you are into medical school, after all the years of hard work and jumping […]

The Differences in Applying to Medical School vs. Residency

The Differences in Applying to Medical School vs. Residency A guest post by InvestingDoc Applying to medical school vs. residency are two vastly different experiences. Medical school by far has a larger applicant pool all […]

The Best Books for Medical School: Clinical Rotations – 2023

The Best Books for Medical School: Clinical Rotations – 2023 By #LifeofaMedStudent The Best Books for Medical School: Clinical Rotations For utilizing the Best Books for Clinical rotations, I suggest picking one […]

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 […]

My Financial Awakening

My Financial Awakening By #LifeofaMedStudent I trust people. I trust my colleagues. When a cardiologist says this patient is going to the cath lab, I don’t second-guess their expertise. When the surgeon says […]

5 Smart Money Moves for New Doctors

5 Smart Money Moves for New Doctors By: Rebecca Safier, of Student Loan Hero As a new doctor, your financial situation offers unique possibilities and poses unusual challenges. Doctors tend to have high […]

Student Loan Refinancing Deals

The #LifeofaMedStudent Student Loan Refinancing Page Below are some great options for student loan refinancing that have been negotiated with these companies to provide a cash-back bonus to the refinancer (YOU!!!). If you […]

Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship

Moving Tips when Relocating for Residency or Fellowship By: Arun Ganti Spring marks the end of another academic year and Match cycle. Thousands of medical students and residents will relocate for their next career […]

Medical Student Debt: The 2017 Numbers!

Medical Student Debt: The 2017 Numbers! By: LifeofaMedStudent In October, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) released their updated numbers on medical student debt and tuition costs for 2017. The numbers weren’t too […]

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